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MA57 EUJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 EUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 57,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 55,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,889 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,546 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,546 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,677 miles

Near side front tyre has hair line cracks

Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Near side front tyre has hair line cracks

Pass 17 Oct 2015 39,413 miles

Child seat attachment fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,296 miles

both front suspension bushes split in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front suspension bushes split in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,957 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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MA57 EUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA57 EUJ, 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 MA57 EUJ registered?

MA57 EUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is MA57 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA57 EUJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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