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AJ57 NPG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,169 mi
Last recorded161,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 161,169 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam from center of windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated reset tyre pressures 2.4bar (F) (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated reset tyre pressures 2.2bar (R) (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 161,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam from center of windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated reset tyre pressures 2.4bar (F) (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb. Tested OK. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated reset tyre pressures 2.2bar (R) (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 154,225 miles

Nearside Rear registration lamp dim

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 152,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers dust covers adrift

covers fitted masking some testable items

handbrake travel long but has reserve travel

high brake light has a led missing but more than 50% working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 152,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer feed pipe split where routed to bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers dust covers adrift

covers fitted masking some testable items

handbrake travel long but has reserve travel

high brake light has a led missing but more than 50% working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 151,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,676 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge will need replacing soon

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,835 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,743 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,026 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 NPG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

AJ57 NPG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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