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AJ57 SOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,621 mi
Last recorded153,621 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 153,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 152,956 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 152,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 151,425 miles

Nearside Front age cracks in Tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2023 151,394 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front age cracks in Tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 146,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 146,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,328 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,640 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower light not working

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,273 miles

CAT pipe heat shield loose & rattles

o/s/r tyre low tread & slight cracking

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,526 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,526 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,526 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes sticking

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,555 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 SOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

AJ57 SOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is AJ57 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 SOA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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