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J21 OSB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 OSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pad warning light on

windscreen washer hose leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only 18%

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inside sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,553 miles

Offside Front outer drive shaft boot perishing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 58,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front outer drive shaft boot perishing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,101 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 54,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Noisy brake. Brakes inspection advised

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damaged/repaired (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 44,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded/leaking at flexi-joint (7.1.2)

'Eml' on ??

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damaged/repaired (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 41,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust sleeve corroded causing exhaust blow (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,379 miles

Centre exhaust loose but still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 39,379 miles

Centre exhaust loose but still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,703 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,320 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2013 35,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,329 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,847 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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J21 OSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J21 OSB, 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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J21 OSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is J21 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 OSB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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