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FM07 JYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,657 mi
Last recorded77,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,657 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 24 Jul 2026 77,573 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever. (1.1.15 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,844 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 11 Jul 2025 69,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,902 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,670 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 45,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 41,550 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Wishbone Bushes Perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,031 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 5 May 2015 30,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 25,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 23,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,746 miles

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

uneven wear off side front tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 15,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 15,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,713 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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FM07 JYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FM07 JYX, 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

How do I check the history of FM07 JYX?

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What year was FM07 JYX registered?

FM07 JYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2007.

Is FM07 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 JYX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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