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AV57 HTJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,480 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,938 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,935 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,901 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Brake servo hose split (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 83,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,738 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 77,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported ream mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section where pipe meets silencer bos thin and starting to blow (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,100 miles

child seats fitted-unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

child seats fitted-unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 66,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,488 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,533 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,023 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 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

AV57 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AV57 HTJ safe to buy?

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