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AP57 VVZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 131,800 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,294 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 106,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,650 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill area corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,650 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill area corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front brake discs ridged

Rear both shock absorber bump stops split

Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front brake discs ridged

Rear both shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,483 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slight smearing on screen

Rear both bump stops split

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,304 miles

Rear both bump stops split

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,041 miles

Both rear bump stops are broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,203 miles

both rear bump stops split

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,668 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes are splitting.

O/S/R bump stop broken.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,551 miles

both rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear bumpstop split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,588 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 VVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

AP57 VVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is AP57 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 VVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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