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AJ57 HHD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 HHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 100,822 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Chassis showing corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate damp

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Axle and suspension components showing corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 91,914 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2025 91,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 80,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 80,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 69,457 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 69,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,070 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,610 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,605 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,774 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 54,408 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,654 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,108 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 HHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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