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AJ57 OKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,559 mi
Last recorded106,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 97,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 96,538 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,912 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 91,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,461 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,987 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly corroded and deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,831 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2018 72,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,490 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 23,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,254 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 OKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

AJ57 OKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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