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AJ07 HWF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,150 mi
Last recorded83,150 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 80,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,510 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 61,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 37,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,433 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 30,484 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 30,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,050 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 HWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

AJ07 HWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AJ07 HWF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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