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JHZ 1488

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,770 mi
Last recorded108,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 1488
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,770 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,588 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,060 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,331 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,331 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,176 miles

advise(offside rear bump stop torn)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise(offside rear bump stop torn)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,452 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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JHZ 1488 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHZ 1488, 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 JHZ 1488 registered?

JHZ 1488 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is JHZ 1488 safe to buy?

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