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AV57 FNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,589 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 65,856 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 62,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass and outer casing cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 56,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,222 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 55,222 miles

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,725 miles

Both front tyres inner worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screen washer hose leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres inner worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen washer hose leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,700 miles

Offside Rear outer wall tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,682 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear outer wall tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,708 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)

Offside mirror directional indicator is dirty but not reducing the light output by more than 50%

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing seatbelt inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,708 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside mirror directional indicator is dirty but not reducing the light output by more than 50%

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing seatbelt inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Sep 2014 43,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 25,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn excessive

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage !!!

nearside rear tyre nail in tread section !!!

offside front anti roll bar link slight play !!!

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 FNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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