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AJ07 FLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,017 mi
Last recorded136,017 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,017 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolts loose on arm where ball joint attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,017 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,616 miles

Exhaust front joint been repaired but not blowing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,616 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,104 miles

Nearside Front BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front BACK PLATE CORRODED

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NONE STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED

Rear REAR AND REAR SIDE WINDOWS TINTED COULD CAUSE RESTRICTED VISION AT NIGHT

Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,104 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NONE STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED

Nearside Front BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Rear REAR AND REAR SIDE WINDOWS TINTED COULD CAUSE RESTRICTED VISION AT NIGHT

Pass 2 Apr 2017 100,138 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2017 100,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 95,788 miles

Slight blow from exhaust flexy hose.

Travel on park brake lever. Effort okay at test.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,904 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,291 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,286 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,362 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,427 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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AJ07 FLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ07 FLZ, 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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AJ07 FLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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