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AJ57 VKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,240 miles

Both rear number plate light units loose

Engine oily

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot covered in cv grease but not split or damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 56,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,178 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,772 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,616 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 24,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,415 miles

both front tyres are low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,721 miles

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,904 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 VKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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