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MF57 VMU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 103,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s washer pipe split

o/s number plate light dim

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and overall tread depth 2mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front pads 4mm

front washer pipe leaking under the bonnet, washers still providing adequate fluid too screen

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

reverse lights inoperative

slight grease haze around nearside front outer c.v boot

yellow oil light illuminated briefly, oil level below minimum

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around previous repair (do not drive on motorway) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around previous repair (do not drive on motorway) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust front flexi pipe splitting

n/s/f outer c/v boot cracking

reverse light inop

Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust front flexi pipe splitting

n/s/f outer c/v boot cracking

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 84,891 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil lamp on dash

Rear box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre tracking out

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

timing chain noisey

travel on hand brake

water lamp on dash

water leak on edder tank

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

travel on hand brake

water lamp on dash

water leak on edder tank

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,522 miles

oil warning lamp on dash

rear back box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

oil warning lamp on dash

rear back box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

timing chain noisey, oil level low (1 litre required)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,653 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,926 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tracking needed

Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

engine management light on and running rough

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tracking needed

slight travel in parking brake

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,399 miles

nearside front tyre worn below limit on outer edge but 3mm on centre of tread

offside front tyre worn to the limit on outer edge and 3mm on centre of tread

Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,399 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn below limit on outer edge but 3mm on centre of tread

offside front tyre worn to the limit on outer edge and 3mm on centre of tread

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,346 miles

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

power steering leak possible pump

Fail 3 Oct 2011 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

power steering leak possible pump

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,332 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 VMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VMU, 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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MF57 VMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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