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AO57 ONJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,310 mi
Last recorded58,310 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ONJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,310 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 58,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,862 miles

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

Rear beam axle and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 51,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam axle and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,241 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 44,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,496 miles

Brake pad warning lamp indicating a system fault

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,467 miles

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,075 miles

coolant low

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,323 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 31,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,578 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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AO57 ONJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO57 ONJ, 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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AO57 ONJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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