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J77 JEE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,197 mi
Last recorded32,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 JEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 32,197 miles

Steering warning light light on dash

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jan 2026 32,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering warning light light on dash

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2025 31,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,793 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 30,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,704 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 29,004 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Rear Brake backing plates corroded

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,656 miles

Corrosion to all under vehicle components - not excessive

Fail 26 Jan 2022 28,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to all under vehicle components - not excessive

Pass 27 Jan 2021 27,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 25,508 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 24,129 miles

o/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 22,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 9,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 6,852 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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J77 JEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 J77 JEE, 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 J77 JEE registered?

J77 JEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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