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LJZ 9185

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 9185
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,079 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,517 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,517 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2018 70,449 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb colour has deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,294 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

n/s front lower suspension arm has slight play in the front and rear bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front lower suspension arm has slight play in the front and rear bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,393 miles

nearside front tyre has small amount of damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LJZ 9185 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJZ 9185, 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 LJZ 9185 registered?

LJZ 9185 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is LJZ 9185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJZ 9185 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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