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MJ07 RFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,700 mi
Last recorded13,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 13,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 12,975 miles

Body work damage

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 12,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 11,601 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 11,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 10,513 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 10,513 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 9,852 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 9,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 8,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 7,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished and spliting

service light on

Fail 20 May 2014 7,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished and spliting

service light on

Pass 1 May 2013 7,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 6,679 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 5,439 miles

slight sidewall damage to both front tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 4,239 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 RFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RFO, 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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MJ07 RFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 RFO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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