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AJ57 VDZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,115 mi
Last recorded69,115 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,115 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 69,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 56,773 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,566 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 56,661 miles

Coil spring insecure Spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,314 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 52,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,053 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 37,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,532 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 VDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

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

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