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AJ07 HWP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 80,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 75,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp aims just meet requirements

parking brake travel is high

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,259 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 69,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,958 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 62,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 55,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,065 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,531 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on the outter side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

AJ07 HWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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