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AP57 HXS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 77,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,392 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged indicator lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged indicator lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,669 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 72,667 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,276 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Engine oil sump starting to corrode

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper anti rollbar linkage dust cover perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,117 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

engine oil sump corroded on surface

Fail 19 Aug 2021 69,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil sump corroded on surface

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,708 miles

hand brake travel may need some attention (high)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,402 miles

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 HXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXS, 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 AP57 HXS registered?

AP57 HXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AP57 HXS safe to buy?

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