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AV57 MVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 MVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 72,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,464 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 72,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,841 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,313 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,305 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,130 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 69,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,129 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Handbrake lever has little reserve action (high)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside A pillar been creased

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,129 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Handbrake lever has little reserve action (high)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside A pillar been creased

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear exhaust as corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,931 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on inner edge 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Vehicle specific (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,531 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 41,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,902 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,526 miles

Rear exhaust outer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,015 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 MVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

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

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