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AV57 NVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,545 mi
Last recorded185,545 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 185,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 185,545 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 176,472 miles

both front outer cv boots split

Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 166,998 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 166,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 158,153 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small split

Pass 19 Mar 2022 148,942 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot small split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 138,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 128,468 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2020 128,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,312 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,447 miles

Front exhaust flexi leaking very slightly

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,447 miles

Front exhaust flexi leaking very slightly

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,122 miles

surface cracking on brake servo pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,910 miles

Engine oil level very low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad incorrectly fitted (3.5.1n)

oil level low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,902 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,471 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,948 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,145 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 NVE 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 69.6%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

AV57 NVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is AV57 NVE safe to buy?

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