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AJ07 HKB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,556 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 79,883 miles

parkbrake high

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 66,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,815 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,815 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 48,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,606 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,807 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

undertray insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 24,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to off side front tyre sidewall

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 HKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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