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AJ07 TGK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 93,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,671 miles

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Washer pipe slight leak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,282 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,281 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stork cover broken but functions ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 20 Sep 2021 74,043 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stork cover broken but functions ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 59,667 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 59,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,129 miles

all four tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 4 May 2018 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,400 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 TGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 TGK, 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 TGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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