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MF57 VWP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 101,574 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 101,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,979 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 94,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,301 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 71,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 71,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner c.v joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 67,173 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner c.v joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,153 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,151 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,054 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front suspension arm rear bush split in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,479 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front suspension arm rear bush split in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,133 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 23,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,083 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,080 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing on edges

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 VWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

MF57 VWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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