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AV57 HCD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 64,340 miles

Front both sides cv boots weeping slightly

Front tyres both sides wearing on edges slightly

Offside Rear light lens damaged slightly

Rear tyres cracking both sides slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2025 62,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,304 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged slightl y

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail light slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,892 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 52,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated slightly in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,669 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,034 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubber slightly split

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,870 miles

Front both tyres worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smeary and judder

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush has been replaced but fitted in wrong position

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,556 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 HCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HCD, 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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What year was AV57 HCD registered?

AV57 HCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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