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AP57 YSF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 117,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,565 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2021 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,883 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split through (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split through (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,688 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 YSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

AP57 YSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is AP57 YSF safe to buy?

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