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MF57 OLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 OLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear axle corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2025 83,442 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear axle corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,021 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear shock absorber shrouds worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2024 82,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear shock absorber shrouds worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,739 miles

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

Front drive shafts corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (top) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Rear washer jet not working

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,545 miles

brake pad warning light on and brake pad wear indicator wires missing

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,523 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on and brake pad wear indicator wires missing

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,097 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusting

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,149 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusting

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Rear tyres worn both sides

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusting

both rear tyre edges worn

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 70,726 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rusting

both rear tyre edges worn

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Rear exhaust rusting

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,272 miles

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,332 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 15 Nov 2014 50,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,306 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,940 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 OLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

MF57 OLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is MF57 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 OLK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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