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AP57 UOK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 15 Jan 2024 86,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,372 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen washers need attention

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,702 miles

All front vertical anti roll bar link rubber joint covers deteriorating.

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,702 miles

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

All front vertical anti roll bar link rubber joint covers deteriorating.

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,526 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,772 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on, brake pads appear new.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear indicator amber effect diminishing.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,914 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,914 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,561 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake pads well worn

Fail 15 Nov 2016 50,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake pads well worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 34,333 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,570 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 17,570 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,324 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 UOK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

AP57 UOK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is AP57 UOK safe to buy?

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