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AJ57 VCE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2024 106,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 98,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,046 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,623 miles

Brake Wear/Warning Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth & Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 92,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake Wear/Warning Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth & Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 89,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,335 miles

Brake pad light on dash

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,050 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,042 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,071 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,071 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,691 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front discs lipped

N/s mirror glass missing

N/s/f arm bush starting to part

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,691 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs lipped

N/s mirror glass missing

N/s/f arm bush starting to part

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,083 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,096 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 VCE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

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

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