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AJ07 RWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 RWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose Exhaust heatshield . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 120,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges on side repeater lens from damage . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Corroded and holed by front mounting . (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose Exhaust heatshield . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Nearside effort is lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,937 miles

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

Rear exhust gard lose

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,371 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front hub assemblies corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section and centre leaking, centre joint insecure, rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and flat section tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front hub assemblies corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,745 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,443 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 45,253 miles

Could not inspected Front Inner Brake Pads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Butterfly (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 28,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,561 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 RWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RWZ, 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 RWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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