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AV57 FNH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 82,834 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,203 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,815 miles

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

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

both rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,113 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,374 miles

both front tyres are wearing low at inner edge

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside front (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Fail 24 Sep 2016 72,374 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside front (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres are wearing low at inner edge

both rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,967 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,712 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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AV57 FNH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

AV57 FNH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AV57 FNH safe to buy?

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