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AV57 ONW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,686 mi
Last recorded236,686 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 236,686 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 236,686 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 229,667 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 229,667 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 223,844 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 223,844 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 216,114 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 202,824 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 202,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 184,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & loose

Pass 18 Oct 2016 173,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & outer skin loose

Fail 17 Oct 2016 173,115 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum o/s & n/s rack leaking oil (2.3.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & outer skin loose

Pass 22 Oct 2015 161,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 161,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 148,925 miles

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,925 miles

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,921 miles

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

WASHER PIPE SPLIT AT N/S BONNET HINGE

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,917 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED

WASHER PIPE SPLIT AT N/S BONNET HINGE

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,363 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen outside of wiper sweep

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,246 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ONW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ONW, 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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AV57 ONW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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