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AJ57 JVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 140,455 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 May 2019 130,495 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 120,904 miles

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 17 May 2017 111,473 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 May 2016 103,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 98,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 98,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 88,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 88,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,474 miles

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,595 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear back box rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear back box rusty

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 JVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

AJ57 JVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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