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MJ57 CWT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 CWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,904 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,200 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,200 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,194 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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MJ57 CWT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MJ57 CWT, 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 MJ57 CWT registered?

MJ57 CWT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ57 CWT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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