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MA57 TUP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,345 mi
Last recorded149,345 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,345 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 149,345 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,412 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 128,412 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 120,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 117,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 114,904 miles

Front exhaust flexible webbing is broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp corroded - broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Reverse light inop

seatbelts retract slowly but remove slack from belt

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp corroded - broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Reverse light inop

seatbelts retract slowly but remove slack from belt

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,781 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,831 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,023 miles

165/70/14T

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

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 TUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA57 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

MA57 TUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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