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AO57 ZGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,982 mi
Last recorded157,982 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 157,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and bald inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 156,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 153,287 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 149,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 143,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,051 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 109,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,050 miles

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,226 miles

front pads are very low and on the limit, discs are worn, front number plate broken

Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,226 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front pads are very low and on the limit, discs are worn, front number plate broken

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel in park brake

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AO57 ZGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO57 ZGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 ZGE registered?

AO57 ZGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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