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L900 JMK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 JMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,603 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust BOX has corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 96,166 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Midsection exhaust clamp holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not inspected (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,396 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blow front

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,637 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,794 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,185 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,715 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WASHER INOP RFI

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,283 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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L900 JMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L900 JMK, 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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L900 JMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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