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J50 JRY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 JRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,218 miles

Rear tyres (both) age cracking vbut no cords exposed

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 16,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,949 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 8,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 5,559 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 5,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,430 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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J50 JRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J50 JRY, 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

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What year was J50 JRY registered?

J50 JRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is J50 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 JRY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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