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AO07 AJB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO07 AJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,313 miles

Age Related Corrosion To Underside

Pass 11 Feb 2025 114,751 miles

general age related corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,983 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,406 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 107,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,383 miles

Exhaust shield mounting defective but overall security not reduced

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in high level brake light

condensation in n/s light unit

Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condensation in high level brake light

condensation in n/s light unit

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,915 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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AO07 AJB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc 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 AO07 AJB, 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 AO07 AJB registered?

AO07 AJB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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