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AJ57 VBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,239 mi
Last recorded138,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 130,451 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Dashborad sign (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 124,884 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,885 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,562 miles

both rear number plate lights not fully secure

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (strong advise) (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 100,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexi joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (strong advise) (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear number plate lights not fully secure

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,359 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m - worn bald on edge - no cords shown (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt starting fray

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front Tyre 3m starting perish - Bald worn on edge - no cords shown

Offside Front tie rod play

Offside Rear Tyre just starting perish - 185 60 R14

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

suspension lower arm bushes both starting deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2018 86,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Back box outer shell corroded

Hand brake 10 clicks needs adjusting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m - worn bald on edge - no cords shown (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt starting fray

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 3m starting perish - Bald worn on edge - no cords shown

Offside Front tie rod play

Offside Rear Tyre just starting perish - 185 60 R14

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

suspension lower arm bushes both starting deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 73,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint broken. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,743 miles

front screen washer pipe split

Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,881 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 43,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wing mirror is damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VBZ 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 65.2%.

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

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