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AJ57 BFV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 BFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 137,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 132,984 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 132,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 120,223 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 120,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer to rear silencer joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 106,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,840 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Little reserve travel at parking brake lever

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,392 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 80,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,639 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,915 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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AJ57 BFV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ57 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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