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MJ57 ELC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,821 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,336 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,605 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,206 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,943 miles

Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,954 miles

both rear bump stops split!

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,473 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,827 miles

Brake pad light on- pads ok

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ELC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

MJ57 ELC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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