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AJ57 BYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,060 mi
Last recorded64,060 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 BYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,060 miles

oil leak from filter area

Fail 23 Nov 2021 64,060 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak from filter area

Pass 11 May 2018 76,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,858 miles

ems light on

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi part of (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

ems light on

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,878 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge (pirrelli p6000 185/60/14 82 h)recommend new tyre possibly both fronts and wheel alignment test asap

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,903 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,409 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 BYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

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

Is AJ57 BYT safe to buy?

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