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AP56 JUU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,517 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,308 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords metal in split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,247 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in a split ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,876 miles

both front lower arm bush worn but no excessive movements

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,621 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,074 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 60,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,067 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,162 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R DOOR DAMAGED.UNDER TRAY FITTED.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,793 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 21,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 9,273 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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AP56 JUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP56 JUU, 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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AP56 JUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is AP56 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 JUU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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