MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Pulls To The Stop (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch Behind Liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle / Beam At Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Rear Fog Light Stays On (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Axle Heavily Holed/Corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Prevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension/Underbody
Rear Temp Repair At Exhaust Joint
Sills/Inner Sills /Floor Heavily Undersealed Restricting Inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front fog lamps are constantly on
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Servo vacum pipe is cracked,function not impaired
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery pole (4.11 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery pole (4.11 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed Central exhaust box is leaking gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Probably frozen (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front fog lamps are constantly on
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Servo vacum pipe is cracked,function not impaired
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
general corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
center exhaust clamp condition
Nail in offside rear tyre
exhaust rear box has a slight rusty
Nail in nearside rear tyre -repairable area
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AJ57 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.
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