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AJ57 HZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 HZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 122,923 miles

Central rear seat belt, not fitted at time of test

both front suspension arms under sealed, unable to check fully

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 22 Dec 2025 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central rear seat belt, not fitted at time of test

both front suspension arms under sealed, unable to check fully

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 24 Dec 2024 122,014 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing heavily on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,241 miles

Central rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

engine and vehicle under trays fitted. obscuring some under side components

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 6 Jan 2024 121,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

engine and vehicle under trays fitted. obscuring some under side components

middle exhaust clamp heavily corroded and broken, movement in the joint

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,630 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres are cracked/perished

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust middle clamp corroded and weak

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,938 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 21 Dec 2021 119,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches caused by defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,687 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,929 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp wire not connected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,66 mm time of test limit = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,097 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear additional sidelamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes sticking slightly

rear silencer getting rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wishbone rear inner bush incorectly fitted but has no excess play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,377 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 HZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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