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AJ07 UVV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 71,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,253 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 60,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 60,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 57,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185 60 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185 60 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 54,698 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres are cracking

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

nails in nearside rear tyre

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

nails in nearside rear tyre

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 51,609 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 51,609 miles

EML on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 44,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 32,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,508 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 22,508 miles

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

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 UVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

AJ07 UVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is AJ07 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 UVV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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