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AJ57 KYC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,711 mi
Last recorded102,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 102,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 102,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 94,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2024 91,570 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail bolts loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2023 85,140 miles

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

Front windscreen has stone chip

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,140 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play its fell apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front windscreen has stone chip

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,119 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leak from pipe (3.5 (a))

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

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing broken off (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,688 miles

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)

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 KYC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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