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MA07 JFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 JFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 100,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 100,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,403 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 90,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,429 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,139 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,887 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,883 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,547 miles

Undertrays

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,089 miles

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)

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

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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MA07 JFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MA07 JFO, 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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MA07 JFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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