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AJ07 HYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,982 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

O-S REAR POSITION LAMP DULL

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2021 102,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESIVE SMOCK RFOM EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

O-S REAR POSITION LAMP DULL

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,480 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2019 102,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on new pads fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,460 miles

Nearside screen wash pipe leaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,414 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,328 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorasted,both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

E.M.L on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorasted,both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,171 miles

Both Front Tyres Badly Cracked

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

Offside Indicator Repeater Damaged But Contains No Sharp Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 35,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 27,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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