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AY57 WUU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,140 mi
Last recorded162,140 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 162,140 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front 162140

Front Windscreen chip

Fail 5 Sep 2019 162,140 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front 162140

Front Windscreen chip

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,756 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 10 Sep 2018 150,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,452 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Outer skin corroded on exhaust back box

Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,258 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 130,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 121,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,553 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 111,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,025 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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AY57 WUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 AY57 WUU, 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

How do I check the history of AY57 WUU?

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What year was AY57 WUU registered?

AY57 WUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is AY57 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 WUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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