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AJ57 VEO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,124 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on (pads not work to sensor

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on (pads not worn to senser

Fail 4 Mar 2022 104,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on (pads not worn to senser

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake travel high

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,633 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,678 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,463 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Exhaust casing corroded

Rear Rear heat shield insecure

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Fail 13 Dec 2016 84,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,580 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,828 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,745 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 VEO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

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

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