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AJ07 HZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 124,052 miles

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

Front Headlamps have mist

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 124,052 miles

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

Front Headlamps have mist

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has reserve travel

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,675 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp has damage

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play but not excessive

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2021 100,675 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp has damage

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play but not excessive

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,093 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,280 miles

both front lower rear suspension arm bush worn / has slight play

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,127 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective flexy damaged also exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,534 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer wall

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to wear limit

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,510 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 40,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,539 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and close to wear limit

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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