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AP57 FJY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,672 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,440 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 90,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,299 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop/dust cover adrift

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,993 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop/dust cover adrift

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop/dust cover adrift

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,096 miles

slight oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,096 miles

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

slight oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,593 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,958 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged & secured with a lolly stick!

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,084 miles

near side frount tyre has cracks apearing on outer wall

near side frount tyre tred depth is just in legal reqauirements

near side wing mirror hass movement vhen touched but not loose enuf to fall off

off side frount tyre tred depth is only just leagle

Fail 2 Jul 2010 18,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

near side frount tyre has cracks apearing on outer wall

near side frount tyre tred depth is just in legal reqauirements

near side wing mirror hass movement vhen touched but not loose enuf to fall off

off side frount tyre tred depth is only just leagle

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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AP57 FJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AP57 FJY, 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 AP57 FJY registered?

AP57 FJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AP57 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FJY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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