MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi weak
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr becoming low on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
various heatshield mounting points weak and becoming loose but still secure at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight exhaust tick / blow manifold area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and clamp becoming loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust silencers deteriorated
rea shock absorber covers insecure
Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust deteriorated but not leaking
1. Nearside and offside front tyres near legal limits, worn on edges.
2. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.
3. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.
4. Plastic under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1. Nearside and offside front tyres near legal limits, worn on edges.
2. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.
3. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.
4. Plastic under trays fitted.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre clamp broken
exhaust corroded
nearside front for light cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight brake bind offside rear
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight brake bind offside rear
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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AP57 VLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VLM, 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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AP57 VLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.
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