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JNZ 4986

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 4986
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 86,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 83,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 83,865 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,215 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

offside front fog light lense cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

offside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,008 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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JNZ 4986 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JNZ 4986, 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 JNZ 4986 registered?

JNZ 4986 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is JNZ 4986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 4986 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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