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MF57 XJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 XJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,325 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 107,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle And inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle And inside (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 103,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 97,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 92,804 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 89,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Middle exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (twin depth tread) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 69,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,897 miles

Both rear brakes making grating noise

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear brakes making grating noise

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,073 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,913 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 XJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

MF57 XJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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