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AP57 ZDD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 ZDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 100,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking Break (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,335 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 90,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,038 miles

Coolant leak ()

front road wheels damaged

handbrake high

reverse light inopp

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

front road wheels damaged

handbrake high

reverse light inopp

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,731 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2021 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2019 82,778 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,983 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp between the front and centre pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged noticed on pre-check

slight corrosion on sump

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,034 miles

Auxillary belt is perisheed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

The engine sump is corroded

The nearside rear brake is binding slightly

The offside rear light cluster is slightly damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 67,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,735 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ZDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

AP57 ZDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is AP57 ZDD safe to buy?

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