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AV57 FVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 55,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 55,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,438 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres starting to split/perish

Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,533 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,311 miles

Rear both tyres starting to split perish

Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Rear both tyres starting to split perish

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,979 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,748 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 FVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

AV57 FVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is AV57 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 FVF 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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