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AV57 XWL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,963 mi
Last recorded101,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,838 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,943 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,617 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,674 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,704 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 50,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,574 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 XWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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