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AV57 YVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,645 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 93,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 91,155 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 88,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 87,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,376 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 76,383 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 40,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,738 miles

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

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

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

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 YVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

AV57 YVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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