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L4 JLS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,993 mi
Last recorded31,993 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 JLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 31,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 30,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2025 30,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 29,278 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 29,273 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 27,992 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 25,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (185/60x14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 24,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (185/60x14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 22,867 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 21,119 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 19,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked & damaged slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 17,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has tread cracking badly due to age/deterioration

Pass 12 May 2015 14,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,720 miles

Both n/s & o/s front tyres have deteriorated badly showing fatigue cracks on tread (no cords showing at time of test)

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 11,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,413 miles

O/S/F brake disc corroded on outer edge & pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,653 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,018 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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L4 JLS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L4 JLS, 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 L4 JLS registered?

L4 JLS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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