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AF57 JLX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,223 mi
Last recorded72,223 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,223 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 72,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,425 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake travel high

Fail 18 Oct 2023 69,493 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split / leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,762 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2018 51,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin IN NEAR FUTURE (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS & OLD WITH CRACKS ON SIDE WALLS & ACROSS TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OLD & CRACKS ON SIDE WALLS & ACROSS TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,562 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

TRACKING .

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 20,890 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,741 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 JLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 JLX registered?

AF57 JLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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