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MJ07 RHA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,023 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 39,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 May 2025 39,219 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 May 2024 38,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 38,534 miles

Stop lamp(s) missing BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,764 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,385 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 36,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 35,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 20,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,973 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 13,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise from o/s front wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,528 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 RHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

MJ07 RHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 RHA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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