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L30 NJP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 NJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 96,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 88,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 84,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 73,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,906 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light inop

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,950 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 63,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 63,593 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitor showing a fault

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 59,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,545 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bolt loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers and floor pans fitted preventing proper inspection of sills and floor

windscreen washers noisy and lazy

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers and floor pans fitted preventing proper inspection of sills and floor

windscreen washers noisy and lazy

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,377 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy new brakes fitted all round advise full brake inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,885 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 46,885 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,613 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 20,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

both rear coil springs coil bound

Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,649 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs coil bound

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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L30 NJP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 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 L30 NJP, 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 L30 NJP registered?

L30 NJP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is L30 NJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 NJP shows 34 tests with a 67.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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