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AY57 YBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL light on

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy and stiff

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output close to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged and slightly uneven perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn out inner edges 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 186,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL light on

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy and stiff

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output close to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged and slightly uneven perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn out inner edges 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 170,217 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine MIL light on

Fail 24 Feb 2025 170,195 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine MIL light on

Pass 14 Feb 2024 158,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out inner edge 185 60 14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 158,648 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out inner edge 185 60 14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 155,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anit roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 155,708 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anit roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 146,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside SIDE REAPEATER DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,287 miles

Nearside Indicator side repeater slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 134,287 miles

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

Nearside Indicator side repeater slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 123,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 96,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,632 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 YBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

AY57 YBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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