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J100 TLR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 TLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 40,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 39,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,010 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush requires replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,339 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 15,815 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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J100 TLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J100 TLR, 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 J100 TLR registered?

J100 TLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is J100 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 TLR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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