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MF57 VPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,424 mi
Last recorded25,424 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 25,424 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 22,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 19,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 17,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint boot slight cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade small split in the centre of the blade

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 16,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 16,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 15,343 miles

both front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 14 Dec 2017 15,343 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and nearside corroded

both front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2016 13,657 miles

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 17 Dec 2015 12,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 11,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2014 11,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 9,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 7,854 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 6,827 miles

handbrake req adjusting

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 VPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

MF57 VPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is MF57 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 VPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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