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AJ07 HMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,542 mi
Last recorded182,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 182,542 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 182,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 177,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 177,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 170,993 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 170,995 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,190 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Jul 2020 166,190 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2019 161,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 148,626 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear shock shroud is insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,138 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog light staying illuminated (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear shock shroud is insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting around clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside steering arm ball joint has play ( in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe marked in yellow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting around clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside steering arm ball joint has play ( in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,226 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 75,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,850 miles

Fog lights on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 42,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,877 miles

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

nearside front tyre - 3mm.

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 HMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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