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AJ57 NPE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,761 mi
Last recorded59,761 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,006 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken exhaust loose but still holding in place. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,638 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 52,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,937 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings for offside and nearside front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,857 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings in front subframe for offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,341 miles

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,068 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,377 miles

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,889 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,366 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 23,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 15,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,422 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 NPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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