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AR07 XZJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,106 mi
Last recorded55,106 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 55,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 50,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 43,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 39,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,916 miles

both rear tyres perished between treads

front discs slightly corroded

front exhaust flexi sleeve detached

middle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly ridged

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

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

Rear bump stop starting to perish

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2017 31,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly ridged

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

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

Rear bump stop starting to perish

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,157 miles

both rear tyres perished between treads

front flexi exhaust sleeve perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,126 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,452 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,016 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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AR07 XZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AR07 XZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 XZJ registered?

AR07 XZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 XZJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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