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AJ07 UVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 115,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 106,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 99,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,801 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,875 miles

Both front tyres perished - 185/60R14

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,016 miles

Front suspension arm rear "cassette" bushes don't appear to be located correctly

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,105 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,441 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,660 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 UVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

Is AJ07 UVW safe to buy?

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