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AP57 UNY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,786 mi
Last recorded24,786 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,786 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear centre pipe and rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear general corrosion on rear axle

Fail 20 Sep 2024 24,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear centre pipe and rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear general corrosion on rear axle

Pass 1 Sep 2023 23,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 23,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,051 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres are 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,725 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 16,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,836 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 13,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,623 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 UNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

AP57 UNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is AP57 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 UNY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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