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AV57 ZFK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 118,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,040 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,615 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,465 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 99,357 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,030 miles

windscreen washers hit the screen but not via jets

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,283 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,697 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes have some play and are in poor condition

near side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,926 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 ZFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 ZFK registered?

AV57 ZFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2007.

Is AV57 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 ZFK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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