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AV07 JYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,686 mi
Last recorded177,686 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 JYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 177,686 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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 8 Dec 2025 177,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

E.m.l on

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,299 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 169,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GOOD COVERING OVER THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 162,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 162,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 151,811 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 135,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in sidewall

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

exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 123,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,905 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,011 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,496 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,244 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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AV07 JYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV07 JYU, 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 AV07 JYU registered?

AV07 JYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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