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AJ57 BZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 BZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 61,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 61,669 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swivel arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,756 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle is corroded

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,779 miles

coolant level low

Fail 14 Dec 2020 45,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 42,525 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 40,556 miles

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,642 miles

Advise front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall.

Offside Wing mirror damaged.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,251 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,182 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 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

AJ57 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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