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M13 SJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 SJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 141,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,988 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,263 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 127,263 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 122,869 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

Fail 23 May 2017 122,868 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

front indicator bulbs faded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 / 60 / 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 / 60 / 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 / 60 / 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 / 60 / 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 109,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side front and off side rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 109,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hand brake travel high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side front and off side rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 96,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 96,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,930 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,005 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

wiper blades smeary across screen

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,155 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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M13 SJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M13 SJV, 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 M13 SJV registered?

M13 SJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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