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AJ07 LXE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,294 mi
Last recorded121,294 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 LXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,168 miles

damage to bonnet

Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

damage to bonnet

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,035 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention needed! 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,627 miles

N/S/R bump stop is broken.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/R bump stop is broken.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,954 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside rear bump stop split

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear bump stop splitting

Offside side repeater damaged/corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Chips in windscreen

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs lipping

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

Nearside rear bump stop split

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear bump stop splitting

Offside side repeater damaged/corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,497 miles

n/s/r bump stop split

wishbone bushes split/perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

AJ07 LXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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