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AJ07 HXC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,482 mi
Last recorded148,482 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,114 miles

Both handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Corrosion starting in both outer sill areas

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Corrosion starting in both outer sill areas

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, not possible to see cords yet

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,284 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Handbrake pull is high

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pinhole in nearside front outer cv boot

Fail 13 Mar 2024 136,284 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Handbrake pull is high

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pinhole in nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,368 miles

Rear section of exhaust has started to corrode, but still secure.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 127,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 113,040 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

handbrake little Reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2019 113,040 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

handbrake little Reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,390 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracks/cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,859 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,657 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 55,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 HXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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