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AJ07 RKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 82,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2018 72,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 61,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,191 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 50,191 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,819 miles

front flexi exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 39,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 32,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,700 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,950 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 18,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,243 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 RKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

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

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