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J15 OLJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,911 mi
Last recorded117,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,907 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,022 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 115,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,057 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,210 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever high travel

Fail 30 Oct 2021 104,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever high travel

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,131 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,989 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs liped poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2016 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs liped poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,713 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,962 miles

both front lower wish bone bushs poor condition

offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,436 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,637 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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J15 OLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J15 OLJ, 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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J15 OLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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