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AJ07 TFZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,349 mi
Last recorded105,349 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2025 101,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 96,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 91,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 88,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 84,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 82,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 7 Apr 2018 64,640 miles

rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,325 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,848 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre showing signs of age / cracking through tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,103 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking through tread

n/s/f tyre has nik in sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,418 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 22,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,343 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 TFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

AJ07 TFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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