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MJ07 ONL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ONL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 73,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 65,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,704 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 58,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing.. made in 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,473 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** 0mm *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,283 miles

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

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

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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MJ07 ONL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ07 ONL, 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 MJ07 ONL registered?

MJ07 ONL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 ONL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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