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AJ57 UZC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,435 mi
Last recorded115,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 115,435 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2022 115,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal split

no reverse lamp

screen chipped

various components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,953 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Front inner rack ends corroded

Offside Front strut top bearing collapsed

Rear axle corroded

exhaust back box corroded

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished front and rear

Fail 20 Mar 2021 111,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has flat spot and cuts to tread (185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner rack ends corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front strut top bearing collapsed

Rear axle corroded

exhaust back box corroded

reverse lamp inop

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished front and rear

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 100,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,630 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,578 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,776 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 UZC 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

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

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