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AJ07 RKA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,393 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 99,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,459 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,295 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 RKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

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

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