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AJ57 BXW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,132 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting smooth on the inner edges 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 118,132 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting smooth on the inner edges 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 103,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Connects to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,570 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,421 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,243 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Requires new sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

Front Brake discs seriously scored pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,743 miles

Windscreen cracked on passenger side of vehicle but not considered a reason for rejection under new regs

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,015 miles

both front tyres perishing

offside front wiper poor

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,285 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's have large rust band

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,610 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 BXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ57 BXW, 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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What year was AJ57 BXW registered?

AJ57 BXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is AJ57 BXW safe to buy?

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