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AJ07 NHL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,541 mi
Last recorded106,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 NHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,552 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 104,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rust edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rust edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 101,027 miles

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

Offside centre sill surface rust

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside centre sill surface rust

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cv joint slight noise

long travel at hand brake

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,520 miles

parking brake on maximum travel

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2017 76,696 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres near tread bars

Fail 19 Aug 2017 76,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres near tread bars

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre wall slighty preshed

Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,026 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 NHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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