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JN03 DUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,960 mi
Last recorded128,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN03 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,145 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,793 miles

Front fog lamps inop

headlamp flash inop

Fail 17 Jul 2023 111,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps inop

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

headlamp flash inop

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,821 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 99,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,344 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 93,341 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,534 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.056 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,826 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 11,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JN03 DUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JN03 DUB, 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 JN03 DUB registered?

JN03 DUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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