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MF57 EVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 EVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 152,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 115,142 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern slightly blured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,402 miles

Nearside Front outer c.v boot split around clip on driveshaft, still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

no reverse lights

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,801 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,801 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,501 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 89,463 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,866 miles

exhaust front flexible pipe blowing

Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,866 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fuel filler flap (6.1.C.1)

exhaust front flexible pipe blowing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,851 miles

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner egde

nearside rear seat belt retracts slow

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2mm-2.5mm

Fail 17 Jul 2014 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner egde

nearside rear seat belt retracts slow

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2mm-2.5mm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,624 miles

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,438 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 46,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,219 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 EVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

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

Is MF57 EVW safe to buy?

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