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MA57 UPH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 UPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 43,254 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 42,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,076 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 39,076 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,885 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres cracking up

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres cracking up

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,182 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,939 miles

fuel cap o-ring perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,277 miles

fuel cap rubber o-ring slighty perished.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,825 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 UPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

MA57 UPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is MA57 UPH safe to buy?

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