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AJ57 UTA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,618 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,828 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s/f, n/s/f (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake back plate corroded

exhaust flexy on front has damage

Fail 16 Dec 2024 101,827 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s/f, n/s/f (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake back plate corroded

exhaust flexy on front has damage

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,800 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST , OUTER MATERIAL PEELING OFF. DUE TO METAL FATIGUE

Fail 14 Dec 2019 77,800 miles

Front Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R BUMP STOP DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST , OUTER MATERIAL PEELING OFF. DUE TO METAL FATIGUE

Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,032 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 72,032 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,196 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,871 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,445 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,897 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,875 miles

headlamp glasses scratched

rear indercators discoloured

under tray broken

wipers poor

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,603 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,101 miles

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

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

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 UTA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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