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AJ57 VKA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,465 mi
Last recorded56,465 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 54,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 50,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp has slight water

Pass 30 Dec 2020 39,635 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 33,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 32,970 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,256 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 31,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 19,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,848 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 15,117 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,328 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 VKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 VKA registered?

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

Is AJ57 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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