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AY57 WVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 WVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,319 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,727 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 92,727 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ABOVE STEERING RACK. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,899 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS HOSE,PIPE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD.PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD,PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNABLE TO TEST N.S.R WHEEL BEARING,DUE TO BRAKE BIND.

Fail 22 Apr 2023 73,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL SPLITTING. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS HOSE,PIPE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD.PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD,PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNABLE TO TEST N.S.R WHEEL BEARING,DUE TO BRAKE BIND.

Pass 6 May 2022 67,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper split

Pass 18 May 2021 62,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 62,118 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve split and perished. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve split and perished. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and perished. Strong Advise. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,508 miles

Offside Front tyre has low pressure and worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush excessively worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush excessively worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has low pressure and worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear becoming excessive to rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear to rear bush becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn close to sensors.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear becoming excessive to rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear to rear bush becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorating.

front brake pads worn close to sensors.

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding on.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,236 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre worn to around 3mm on the inner and outter edges

N/s/r tyre 2.5mm

O/s/f tyre worn to around 3mm on the inner and outter edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,239 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,341 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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AY57 WVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY57 WVJ, 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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AY57 WVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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