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AJ07 LOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 LOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 154,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,666 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front door lend damage

oil leak off engine

Fail 10 Jan 2025 146,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front door lend damage

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 1.6 now

oil leak off engine

Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated & dust cover detached

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated & dust cover detached

hand brake lever travel high,may be in need of some adjustment

Fail 22 Jan 2024 130,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated & dust cover detached

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated & dust cover detached

hand brake lever travel high,may be in need of some adjustment

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 110,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 96,247 miles

Nearside Rear different wheel fitted [steel wheel]

Fail 5 May 2021 96,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear different wheel fitted [steel wheel]

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2019 71,841 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 51,469 miles

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

n/s side repeater lens damaged

noise from auxiliary belt

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

Fail 25 May 2018 51,469 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s side repeater lens damaged

noise from auxiliary belt

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 26 May 2017 37,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2016 27,320 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,312 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

two nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,312 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

two nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 21,014 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 10,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,503 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

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 LOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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