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MJ56 WME

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,322 miles

Front exhaust corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 105,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 62,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,661 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,298 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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MJ56 WME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 MJ56 WME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ56 WME registered?

MJ56 WME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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