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AJ57 VAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 95,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 21%

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 30 Jul 2021 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 21%

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,782 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/dropping edge treads/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 15 Jul 2020 76,782 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/dropping edge treads/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,737 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is close to legal limit 2mm

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main beam flash not working

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,539 miles

nsr tyre wall cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,539 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre wall cracking

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 VAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

AJ57 VAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is AJ57 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VAU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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