2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AF57 HCY
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 97,108 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF57 HCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 97,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 HCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AF57 HCY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AF57 HCY Mileage History
- 16/01/202484,002 mi
- 17/01/202590,385 mi+6,383 mi
- 23/01/202590,385 mi
- 14/01/202697,108 mi+6,723 mi
- 14/01/202697,108 mi
Average of roughly 6,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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