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FT07 JNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,201 mi
Last recorded60,201 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 60,201 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,276 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 44,274 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,977 miles

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Fail 21 May 2019 34,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 23 May 2018 23,540 miles

Exhaust poor condition but not blowing

Fail 23 May 2018 23,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust poor condition but not blowing

Pass 31 May 2017 22,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,678 miles

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

undershields obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,042 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 Jun 2011 13,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,600 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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FT07 JNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FT07 JNF, 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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FT07 JNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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The MOT history for FT07 JNF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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