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AJ57 UYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,901 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,962 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,408 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,089 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,412 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2013 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2011 38,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,141 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 27,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UYR 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 66.7%.

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 UYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 UYR registered?

AJ57 UYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AJ57 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 UYR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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