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J66 MYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 MYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 125,568 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 125,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 122,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 122,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195 45 r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

all four road wheels have studs protruding 30centimetres.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195 45 r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

all four road wheels have studs protruding 30centimetres.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

wiperblades worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,517 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

wiperblades worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs scored worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,932 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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J66 MYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J66 MYU, 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 J66 MYU registered?

J66 MYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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