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AJ57 UWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,058 miles

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,181 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 85,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,912 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,912 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,789 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,633 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,061 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,609 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,060 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,457 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 UWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

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

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