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AJ07 UWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 124,943 miles

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 134,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 117,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,639 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Steering rack damp

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

Fail 17 Jan 2024 109,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Steering rack damp

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,158 miles

Steering rack damp on the n/s gaiter

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,060 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEXI SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEXI SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp TOO BRIGHT (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,483 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,390 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,375 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 UWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

AJ07 UWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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