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JJ07 JBJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ07 JBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 94,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 89,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% NSF 260KG. OSF 365KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INSIDE EDGES. 185/60 14. TYRES FROM 2021. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 89,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2. NSF PIPE SPLIT. (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% NSF 260KG. OSF 365KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INSIDE EDGES. 185/60 14. TYRES FROM 2021. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,661 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2024 80,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2023 73,235 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge zero mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 42,889 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge zero mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,680 miles

offside rear flasher starting to show white

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,910 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,910 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 17,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,002 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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JJ07 JBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc 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 JJ07 JBJ, 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 JJ07 JBJ registered?

JJ07 JBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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