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AJ57 FYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,945 mi
Last recorded85,945 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,945 miles

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

Parking Brake Travel High

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,096 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 82,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,226 miles

exhaust front pipe slight blow.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust front pipe slight blow.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,374 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure feed hose/ pipe. (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure feed hose/ pipe. (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 39,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 31,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,256 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 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

AJ57 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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