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AJ56 RVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 121,189 miles

1.both front headlamps condensating but beam pattern visible 2.small exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2024 119,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 119,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 118,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 118,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp unit loose

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,953 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 117,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 117,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 104,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror indicator damaged

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

Washers working but has a split in the pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2021 94,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2021 94,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,665 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,665 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,980 miles

front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

slight cut in nsf tyre inner wall

Fail 2 Feb 2013 42,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,271 miles

front lower suspension arms - inner rear bushes worn - VW have modified/reinforced the replacement bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,168 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,164 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2010 22,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,231 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 RVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ56 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

AJ56 RVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 2007.

Is AJ56 RVO safe to buy?

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