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AP57 XSD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,901 mi
Last recorded136,901 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 136,901 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering arm / steering gaiter area is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill welded / repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill welded / repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 130,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 130,185 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,507 miles

Nearside sill corroded

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

play in steering both sides

Fail 4 Nov 2024 127,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

play in steering both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,326 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,326 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing broken \insecure and side repeater (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,493 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 99,099 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 99,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 91,359 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,644 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,644 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 77,700 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 77,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,890 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 64,890 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 42,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,968 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 XSD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

AP57 XSD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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