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AP57 PYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,639 mi
Last recorded118,639 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,639 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,473 miles

Advise chip in screen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise chip in screen

Advise front discs scored

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

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

NSR Tyre has 2 cuts in the inner sidewall.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

OSR Tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,153 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

AP57 PYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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The MOT history for AP57 PYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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