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J900 NAM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 NAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,788 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,613 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 46,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,516 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch travel getting high

cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2018 36,516 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring not located in houseing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch travel getting high

cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2018 35,477 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 35,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 26,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 9,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,196 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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J900 NAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 J900 NAM, 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 J900 NAM registered?

J900 NAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is J900 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 NAM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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