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JNZ 6957

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 6957
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,803 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 96,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2016 72,072 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2016 72,072 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,162 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,807 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,569 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 41,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,425 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 6957 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JNZ 6957, 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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JNZ 6957 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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