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C19 JTC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 JTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 107,161 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 79,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,336 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 67,332 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,195 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split all the way round (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split all the way round (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,519 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,516 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,498 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 1 Jul 2017 43,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap rubber seal is starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 22,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,852 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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C19 JTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C19 JTC, 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 C19 JTC registered?

C19 JTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is C19 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 JTC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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