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M14 JLB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 JLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,620 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 64,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 28,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen washer pipe leaking but still clears screen

Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,033 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 28,009 miles

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

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,160 miles

Drivers washer not working but passenger side covering drivers side

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Outer skin on back box deteriorated

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,499 miles

Exhaust Areas Of Heavy Corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,557 miles

Offside washer jet poor, but still clearing screen

Plastic trays fitted underside

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear Tyre Cracking Between Treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,443 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 10,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,787 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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M14 JLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M14 JLB, 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 M14 JLB registered?

M14 JLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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