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AJ07 NFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 NFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured in poor condition but still operating (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,151 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction reset light and working ok (2.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured in poor condition but still operating (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,177 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,239 miles

temp gauge in red during test had to put on heaters full to help reduce engine temp

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

temp gauge in red during test had to put on heaters full to help reduce engine temp

Pass 24 May 2016 46,944 miles

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

engine running hotter than normal (over 90 deg)

exhaust hanger bracket fouling front subframe

Fail 24 May 2016 46,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine running hotter than normal (over 90 deg)

exhaust hanger bracket fouling front subframe

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,121 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 NFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

AJ07 NFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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