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MF57 JHE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 JHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 71,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 71,990 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,262 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 59,704 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 59,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,559 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 33,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,915 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 29,915 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE 3MM TREAD DEPTH

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE 3MM TREAD DEPTH

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,935 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre wearing on the outside edge.

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,751 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 JHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 MF57 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

MF57 JHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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