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AJ07 JBE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 85,339 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 85,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 80,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,826 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,784 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 56,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,921 miles

Engine v belt split

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,152 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,375 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 JBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

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

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