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AX57 EAY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,988 mi
Last recorded186,988 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 186,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 171,326 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 156,361 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2020 141,373 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,288 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 137,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside and offside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,777 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,869 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,937 miles

bonnet release lever broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deep cut on tread with possible cords - less then 25mm in length

Fail 2 Aug 2014 102,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release lever broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deep cut on tread with possible cords - less then 25mm in length

Fail 5 Jul 2014 102,579 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 93,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,657 miles

advise full undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,676 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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AX57 EAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX57 EAY, 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 AX57 EAY registered?

AX57 EAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is AX57 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EAY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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