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AJ57 BVD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,921 mi
Last recorded84,921 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,236 miles

Hand brake slight travel

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure bothside (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure bothside (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 70,931 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing All for sides (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,950 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 64,943 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,657 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,684 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system flexiable pipe section worn/slightly damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fluid/moisture around top of fuel tank, not petrol, possible seepage from brake pipe running above tank.

nearside front lower Suspension arm rubber bush fitted incorrectly

offside front lower Suspension arm rubber bush fitted incorrectly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system flexiable pipe section worn/slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fluid/moisture around top of fuel tank, not petrol, possible seepage from brake pipe running above tank.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,343 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm), has deep cut in tread, and outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 13 Jul 2012 36,333 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm), has deep cut in tread, and outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,807 miles

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

brake pad light on the dash

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad light on the dash

front brake pads low

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,589 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 BVD 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 61.9%.

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 BVD, 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 BVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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