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JNZ 5548

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 5548
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 145,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 127,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,262 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 110,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,003 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,974 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 5548 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JNZ 5548, 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 5548 registered?

JNZ 5548 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is JNZ 5548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 5548 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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