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AP57 GBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,026 mi
Last recorded146,026 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 131,532 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 17 Nov 2017 111,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,521 miles

O/S/Rear tyre has deep cut in tread & appears to have a piece of metal in cut. No visible cords exposed.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,651 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AP57 GBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP57 GBX, 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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AP57 GBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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