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AP57 HXV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 165,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 161,897 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 158,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 152,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 8 Apr 2022 143,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear shock dust cover broken

parking brake has travel

Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp not working start of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords possible ply, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 125,952 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 109,287 miles

Position lamp not working offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,722 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 91,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre very old and perished. made in 2007

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,266 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,440 miles

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

both front console bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,440 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)

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

both front console bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,994 miles

inner edges of front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,005 miles

front discs corroded

stone chip to screen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,818 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 HXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

AP57 HXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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