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GJ57 MJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 69,769 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 64,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,732 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,694 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,083 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,875 miles

eml on

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

torque restrictor bush worn

Fail 31 Mar 2018 45,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

torque restrictor bush worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,170 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear service brake perforamnce low

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,666 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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GJ57 MJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ57 MJX, 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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GJ57 MJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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