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AV57 FVD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,254 mi
Last recorded76,254 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 76,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,087 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer c.v.boots split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside washer pipe leaking.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,997 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,997 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre some wear on outer edge and Offside Front tyre some wear on inner edge both tyres just on 3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone A.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre some wear on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone A.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre some wear on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex. (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,795 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,284 miles

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

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 15 Aug 2013 50,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,134 miles

Off side front tyre low tread 2mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,449 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 FVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

AV57 FVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AV57 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 FVD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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