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MJ07 PHO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 114,325 miles

Exhaust back box becoming corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 114,325 miles

Exhaust back box becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,425 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,807 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,213 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 78,042 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted/corroded on edges of discs

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 78,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted/corroded on edges of discs

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 74,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 74,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing from insecure clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp corroded / insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 68,949 miles

Offside Front on 2mm close to legal limit

Fail 7 May 2016 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear slight roughness felt in wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2015 61,506 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 10 May 2014 56,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 48,108 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 48,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 39,786 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 39,786 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 29,311 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 15 May 2010 22,679 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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MJ07 PHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ07 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

MJ07 PHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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