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AJ07 HZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 HZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2025 126,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 116,056 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to headlamp/image not affected

Fail 14 Jul 2023 116,056 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to headlamp/image not affected

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,300 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 111,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,606 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,606 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,282 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,282 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,595 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,532 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror led type (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,908 miles

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

enginemanagement lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,351 miles

near side front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,308 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 51,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,733 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,945 miles

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 HZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

AJ07 HZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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