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AJ07 RRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,408 mi
Last recorded79,408 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,408 miles

rear axal corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2026 79,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

rear axal corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 75,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 75,734 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 73,390 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Handbrake (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 72,410 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 72,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,679 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 66,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,167 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 53,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre under inflated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,517 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,815 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 RRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

Is AJ07 RRU safe to buy?

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