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AJ57 BFF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 BFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 52,251 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged few cracks (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 45,544 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,786 miles

NS mirror indicator damaged/dim

front wipers smearing

handbrake grabbing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 43,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

NS mirror indicator damaged/dim

front wipers smearing

handbrake grabbing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,608 miles

n/s repeater damaged/discoloured/poor

rear brake imbalance/snatching

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split@shaft (2.5.C.1a)

n/s repeater damaged/discoloured/poor

rear brake imbalance/snatching

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 38,113 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,251 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 29,042 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,149 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 20,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ57 BFF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ57 BFF, 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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AJ57 BFF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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