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AP57 YSJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,732 mi
Last recorded125,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 125,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 120,571 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,921 miles

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

Parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,405 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 110,405 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 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

splash shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Pass 30 Jul 2021 102,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear door lock works intermittently

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

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

under body covers fitted unable to see vehicle under body etc

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,488 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,589 miles

brake discs rusty (vehicle been standing up )

handbrake comes up high

rear exhaust rusty

splash shields fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,589 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

brake discs rusty (vehicle been standing up )

handbrake comes up high

rear exhaust rusty

splash shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,275 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pads wearing low

Screw in nearside rear tyre

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 YSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP57 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

AP57 YSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is AP57 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 YSJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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