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AJ07 HXV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 165,795 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 105,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,676 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 100,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,389 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,534 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,610 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,658 miles

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

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 HXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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