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AJ07 HHL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,978 miles

nearside outer cv pin holed weeping grease

Fail 7 Apr 2025 124,978 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside outer cv pin holed weeping grease

Pass 23 Mar 2024 115,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,593 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 104,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2017 81,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,102 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,617 miles

n/s/f tyre to 1.6mm

Fail 1 Oct 2012 31,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre to 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,681 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

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 HHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc 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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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