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AJ57 USU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 USU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,819 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn unevenly

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

parking brake effort low

Fail 17 Aug 2017 71,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn unevenly

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

parking brake effort low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,609 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,454 miles

offside rear hand brake performance poor

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,435 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear hand brake performance poor

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,310 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,206 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 USU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

AJ57 USU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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