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AJ57 TXE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,343 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,103 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,705 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,892 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 TXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

AJ57 TXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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