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FA07 JNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,789 mi
Last recorded130,789 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 JNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,988 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 121,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

general corrosion to under vehicle & suspension components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play in rack joint ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,193 miles

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

Offside Steering Rack knuckle slight play

Rear Silencer getting weak

Pass 20 May 2019 100,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 14 May 2018 92,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 83,245 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer getting weak

Fail 23 May 2017 83,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 12 May 2016 74,332 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 74,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,470 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,395 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 27,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,519 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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FA07 JNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 FA07 JNJ, 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 FA07 JNJ registered?

FA07 JNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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