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AP57 VLE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,705 mi
Last recorded173,705 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 173,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 162,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 149,820 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,892 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 133,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play on inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play on inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Foam bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Foam bump stop deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,039 miles

Both front console bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,850 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,188 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 VLE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

AP57 VLE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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