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MJ07 VSU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,848 mi
Last recorded137,848 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,848 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 135,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,678 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,811 miles

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,722 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,259 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges just in legal limits

Pass 1 May 2014 51,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,111 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 1 May 2012 33,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,203 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 VSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

MJ07 VSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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