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AJ57 VCN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 65,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,089 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,844 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,842 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,045 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 57,045 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,293 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 55,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 44,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 20 May 2017 44,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 13 May 2016 38,561 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 34,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 34,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,729 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 VCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

AJ57 VCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is AJ57 VCN safe to buy?

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