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AF07 JHH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 JHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,305 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split and noisey

front brake disks inner faces corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2026 118,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes split and noisey

front brake disks inner faces corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,850 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Dec 2024 111,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Jan 2024 108,124 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake disks lipped

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake disks lipped

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,990 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2021 78,203 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,927 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all four tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,402 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,386 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,507 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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AF07 JHH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF07 JHH, 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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AF07 JHH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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