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AJ57 FYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 105,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 105,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,605 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 101,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cleared with diagnostic machine (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,368 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,303 miles

N/s front tyre cracking

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)

Fail 27 May 2015 28,603 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 28,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,866 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 FYW 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 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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

AJ57 FYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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