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AJ07 UWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,348 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 65,847 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 65,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,096 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 58,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight bind brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,705 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,335 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,898 miles

Front Tyres both worn inner plus tyres are both perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,522 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,542 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,811 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 UWM 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 77.3%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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