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AJ07 RLY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 87,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 87,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,175 miles

ENGINE LEVEL ON MINIMUM DURING TEST

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop gaiter damaged/broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 18% (needs adjustment?) (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,132 miles

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

ENGINE LEVEL ON MINIMUM DURING TEST

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop gaiter damaged/broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 18% (needs adjustment?) (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,557 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2019 72,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and also insecure for the same broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 9 May 2017 57,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated/damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter appears to have leaked a large amount of grease, but gaiter is presently secure

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,077 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre deteriorated and undre-inflated

exhaust deteriorating

front brake disc worn

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,090 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 RLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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