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AJ56 RSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 RSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,665 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 90,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,979 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 85,979 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 82,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 80,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 76,473 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2021 76,473 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2020 71,281 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 71,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,459 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,126 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,331 miles

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/R tyre has cut to tread but no cords exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,331 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/R tyre has cut to tread but no cords exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,277 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 13 Jun 2012 39,313 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre soon, tread worn low.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,061 miles

various small chips in windscreen

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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AJ56 RSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 AJ56 RSV, 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 AJ56 RSV registered?

AJ56 RSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is AJ56 RSV safe to buy?

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