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AP57 XSB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,848 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded/snapped, exhaust secure at time of test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,930 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded but exhaust secure at time of test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 61,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,205 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,407 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,660 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2019 57,660 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,186 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perrished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,878 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 43,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,241 miles

nsf outer tyre wall scuffed

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,745 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 XSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 XSB registered?

AP57 XSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is AP57 XSB safe to buy?

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