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AJ07 RCU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,203 mi
Last recorded69,203 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,203 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers poor

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers poor

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,325 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre and cracking

nail in off side rear tyre and cracking

Fail 5 May 2010 35,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in near side rear tyre and cracking

nail in off side rear tyre and cracking

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 RCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

AJ07 RCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is AJ07 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 RCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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