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AJ57 VBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 73,020 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,770 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,496 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 68,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,191 miles

exhaust corrosion.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,191 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged.

exhaust system corrosion.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,914 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,914 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,001 miles

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

rear silancer box outer skin is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,939 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 VBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

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

Is AJ57 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VBD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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