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AJ07 JDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 87,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,465 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 85,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,518 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 74,824 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,466 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low.

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 JDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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