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AV57 UAS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 UAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 128,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,643 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 118,635 miles

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

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

Engine management light is on.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Possibly been driven on flat, outer sidewall is marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,278 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split and leaking. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management light is on.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Possibly been driven on flat, outer sidewall is marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,883 miles

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

offside front mirror housing damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 106,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

offside front mirror housing damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,864 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front mirror housing damaged

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,864 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front mirror housing damaged

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,455 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,748 miles

slight play on both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,212 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,498 miles

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

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

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 UAS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

AV57 UAS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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