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DG07 JBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 93,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 93,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,205 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 87,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 80,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 74,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split / crack.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre low tread.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split / crack.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,466 miles

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

slight cracking on / n/s /r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,150 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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DG07 JBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DG07 JBU, 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 DG07 JBU registered?

DG07 JBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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