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AJ57 VKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump and around bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 60,279 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 60,279 miles

Exhaust system insecure Banging on heat shield . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper worn not cleaning rear screen .

Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 56,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps constantly on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished/large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,396 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 44,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,567 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,264 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 VKD 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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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