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AV57 FCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front fog lights not working

Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 165-70x14 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front fog lights not working

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 134,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Lamp damaged (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,959 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV57 FCY, 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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AV57 FCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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