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AV57 XNT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,257 mi
Last recorded151,257 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 151,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30 cm of seat belt mounting point ns inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 144,901 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal spongy in operation

damage to front of vehicle

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2019 144,885 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking brake servo pipes (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal spongy in operation

damage to front of vehicle

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,172 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,172 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,686 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 92,684 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,727 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

AV57 XNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is AV57 XNT safe to buy?

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