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AJ56 SBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,811 mi
Last recorded166,811 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 166,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 160,580 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 160,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 150,759 miles

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

Nearside Front wing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,451 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 139,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 129,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 129,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,888 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,093 miles

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

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

both front wheels binding slightly by hand

front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low especially on inner edges

both front wheels binding slightly by hand

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,253 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,253 miles

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

front brake pads low

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,212 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged.

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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AJ56 SBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ56 SBV, 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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AJ56 SBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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