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AJ57 BNE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,535 mi
Last recorded128,535 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 BNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked behind central mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 123,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked behind central mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 116,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,957 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,957 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 94,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,199 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 86,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,275 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre- perished and cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,848 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,216 miles

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

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 BNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ57 BNE, 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 BNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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