CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV57 HTE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 111,817 miles

inner steering rack has play both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,575 miles

nsr tyre 6yrs old and perished

osf outer cv boot perished

play in os rack arm inner joint

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,575 miles

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

nsr tyre 6yrs old and perished

osf outer cv boot perished

play in os rack arm inner joint

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,967 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

play to the offside front wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

play to the offside front wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,011 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both tear drop bushes splitting

heavy wear to front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,555 miles

front discs corroded and worn

rear bump stops perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,555 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

front discs corroded and worn

rear bump stops perished

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV57 HTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTE, 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

How do I check the history of AV57 HTE?

You can check the full history of AV57 HTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV57 HTE registered?

AV57 HTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is AV57 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 HTE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV57 HTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV57 HTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.