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MH57 AYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,010 mi
Last recorded124,010 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH57 AYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 124,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear coil springs corroded

front suspension arms slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency just met

Fail 30 May 2026 124,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear coil springs corroded

front suspension arms slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 107,163 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 107,163 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,545 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components has surface corrosion front to back

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,939 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are balding on the inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are balding on the inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,523 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust condition

rear brake balance 25%

slight rear brake bind

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust condition

rear brake balance 25%

slight rear brake bind

Pass 22 Oct 2011 41,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,792 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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MH57 AYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MH57 AYH, 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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MH57 AYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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