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AJ57 VBO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,768 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 85,768 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,585 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded .

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,924 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 76,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,220 miles

Front screen washing pipe split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front screen washing pipe split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,944 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,274 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,774 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,248 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,304 miles

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,377 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 VBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

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

Is AJ57 VBO safe to buy?

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