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AV57 EHL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 137,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 132,271 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,450 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 129,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,937 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,733 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,907 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV57 EHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV57 EHL, 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 AV57 EHL registered?

AV57 EHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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