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MF57 DJZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,404 mi
Last recorded161,404 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 DJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 161,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,366 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,272 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 153,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 149,699 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 139,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,561 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint. Steering wheel rim moving approximately 11mm before road wheel moves. Limit is 13mm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,683 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,522 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

rear coil springs rusting

Fail 27 Mar 2019 87,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,638 miles

both front shockers corroded and weeping

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,118 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 48,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,892 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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MF57 DJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF57 DJZ, 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 MF57 DJZ registered?

MF57 DJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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