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AJ07 HVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 151,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2024 143,949 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory note reversing light not working before 1/9/2009

Fail 12 Aug 2024 143,949 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle nearside rear (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

advisory note reversing light not working before 1/9/2009

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 135,363 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 135,356 miles

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

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split on inlet manifold (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,329 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,329 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,033 miles

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

advisory reversing light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,602 miles

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

advisory offside front fog light not working

advisory reversing light not sworking

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

advisory offside front fog light not working

advisory reversing light not sworking

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,489 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 56,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,172 miles

Bushes at rear of front suspension arm have slight play

Front discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,388 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 HVY 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 70.8%.

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 HVY, 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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What year was AJ07 HVY registered?

AJ07 HVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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