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AJ07 UWB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 UWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,931 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 115,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,728 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 98,612 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Washer pipe split

Rear Lower Springs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Head lamp compensated

Nearside Front Washer pipe split but still works

Off side front and off side rear brake has bind requires attention

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight seep of grease near outer clip

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,948 miles

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

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

fuel cap whasher perished

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked but also worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked but also worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 75,186 miles

Front exhaust fleix worn

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge & start to perish

Nearside Rear start to perish

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edges & start to perish

Rear o/s & n/s shock cover adrift

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,865 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to -

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to -

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges of tread.

Fail 10 May 2014 53,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 53,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,977 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 UWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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