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MF57 VNA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 VNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,797 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 98,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes worn

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,454 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Both rear suspension bump stop split

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,454 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Both rear suspension bump stop split

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,275 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroding

Offside front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 79,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 79,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,654 miles

Both front tyres badly worn bald on edges

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 75,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres badly worn bald on edges

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,064 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,063 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))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,956 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,833 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,821 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 30 Sep 2015 41,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 VNA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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