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AF57 JJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,932 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 84,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 79,798 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

film of engine oil on/around sump

rear axle, both forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

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

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,126 miles

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly Nearside door mirror cap holed

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Nearside door mirror cap holed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Nearside door mirror cap holed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,236 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,978 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 19,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,804 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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AF57 JJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AF57 JJO, 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 AF57 JJO registered?

AF57 JJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AF57 JJO safe to buy?

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