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AV57 UHE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,923 mi
Last recorded120,923 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,923 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 120,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,310 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,719 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,719 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,666 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,178 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,178 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,303 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 94,300 miles

Offside Side repeater missing mirror unit damaged (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,967 miles

Offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,298 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 83,298 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,619 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has shallow groove/damage on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,635 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)

groove on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

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 UHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

AV57 UHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is AV57 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 UHE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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