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AJ07 UGA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 UGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 157,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 150,134 miles

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,474 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,269 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 113,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Dec 2019 104,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,078 miles

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

Offside Rear lamps water inside

Rear both shock absorbers shields insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both shock absorber shields insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both shock absorbers shields insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,876 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,530 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 UGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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