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AJ57 LKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,450 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 64,203 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,525 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 50,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Advise to renew (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Advise to renew (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,029 miles

all tyres low on inner and outer edges.

n/s/f console bush half split advise replacement.

o/s/f console bush slightly split.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 33,029 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres low on inner and outer edges.

n/s/f console bush half split advise replacement.

o/s/f console bush slightly split.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,043 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,379 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 LKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

AJ57 LKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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