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AJ57 CEN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 133,502 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring on rubbing on tyre (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated in strut top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached d bush top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

brake pad light on

Pass 17 Sep 2022 126,940 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2022 126,940 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 119,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front ball joints corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,497 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front ball joints corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,614 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes from power steering bottle to rack starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

vehicle covered in plastic guards obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2019 104,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes from power steering bottle to rack starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

vehicle covered in plastic guards obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,022 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 74,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inspection service warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,134 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inspection service warning light on

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 CEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 CEN, 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 CEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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