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AJ07 RCF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

163,148 mi
Last recorded163,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 163,148 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 151,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 151,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 106,373 miles

front indicator colour deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2022 106,373 miles

Braking system leaking SERVO HOSE SPLIT/LEAKING (1.1.3 (d))

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

front indicator colour deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washer jets supply pipe split but still provides adequate fluid to clear screen

Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 25,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,430 miles

both rear tyres are cracking & have worn side walls

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,881 miles

both front tyres cracking on treads

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,466 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 RCF 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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