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AJ07 RAX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,396 mi
Last recorded132,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,396 miles

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,630 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2019 124,630 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2019 124,052 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,817 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2018 106,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,845 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,164 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,840 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,840 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,444 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,260 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,874 miles

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

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 RAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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