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MJ57 EKX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 EKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 102,241 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 102,213 miles

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

Power steering component leaking leaking from nearside area of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. a 1856014 and a 1856514 fitted on same axle (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,469 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 91,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,819 miles

nearside front seat missing not lowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 12 May 2016 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front seat missing not lowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,711 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outter sidewall

slight lip on front discs

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outter sidewall

slight lip on front discs

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,821 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,422 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,575 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,575 miles

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

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 EKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

MJ57 EKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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