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J88 UAC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 UAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,400 miles

Exhaust muffler corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2025 125,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust muffler corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,764 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2023 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,587 miles

Nearside Front rep flasher damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front rep flasher damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,736 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,312 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,027 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2019 83,027 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,685 miles

backbox corroded

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing chords

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,685 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing chords

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre very perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,673 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,851 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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J88 UAC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J88 UAC, 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 J88 UAC registered?

J88 UAC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is J88 UAC safe to buy?

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