2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AF57 HFN
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 46,661 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF57 HFN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 46,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 HFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AF57 HFN) between December 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF57 HFN Mileage History
- 06/12/201011,588 mi
- 06/12/201112,494 mi+906 mi
- 19/11/201213,126 mi+632 mi
- 19/11/201313,690 mi+564 mi
- 19/11/201313,690 mi
- 06/11/201414,031 mi+341 mi
- 06/11/201414,031 mi
- 04/11/201514,327 mi+296 mi
- 08/12/201614,476 mi+149 mi
- 17/03/201814,602 mi+126 mi
- 25/03/201914,861 mi+259 mi
- 16/03/202019,709 mi+4,848 mi
- 17/03/202019,709 mi
- 18/03/202127,029 mi+7,320 mi
- 24/03/202127,190 mi+161 mi
- 04/04/202235,035 mi+7,845 mi
- 11/04/202340,732 mi+5,697 mi
- 25/03/202442,922 mi+2,190 mi
- 15/03/202544,632 mi+1,710 mi
- 23/03/202646,661 mi+2,029 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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