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AY57 WVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 125,078 miles

offside steering rack inner joint worn slightly.

Pass 19 Jul 2025 109,469 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,476 miles

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

Nearside mirror indicator lense damaged but still working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt heavily perished

Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

auxillary belt heavily perished

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,426 miles

Offside repeater lamp dim

Fail 9 Sep 2020 60,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,938 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and dim (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and dim (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,880 miles

offside side repeater in poor condition.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,519 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside side repeter damaged but still working ok

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,561 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,750 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 WVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY57 WVH, 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 AY57 WVH registered?

AY57 WVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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