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AV57 WVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,082 mi
Last recorded65,082 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,082 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 65,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded.

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2025 61,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.40 closest i could get. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central sleeve corroded/loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded.

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sump

front subframe and suspension part have corrosion

on road test judder / vibration

Fail 10 Apr 2024 59,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.30 closest i could get. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever pulls high.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (suspect vehicle been standing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump signs of corrosion.

front coil springs, front lower suspension arms and underside showing signs of surface rust/corrosion (suspect vehicle been standing)

rear exhaust outer layer poor condition.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,522 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 47,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 43,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,725 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Dec 2018 36,725 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,990 miles

damage to offside rear lamp unit.

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge close to the legal limit.

removed devices off windscreen,blocking drivers view.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to offside rear lamp unit.

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge close to the legal limit.

removed devices off windscreen,blocking drivers view.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 27,657 miles

NS wishbone, rear bush weak

NSF tyre tread low on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 19,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 11,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 4,376 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 WVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

AV57 WVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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