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AJ56 RVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,925 mi
Last recorded60,925 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,925 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 60,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,284 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 52,120 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/r wheel weight loose on inside

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,862 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,642 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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AJ56 RVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

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

Is AJ56 RVC safe to buy?

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