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MJ57 EUY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,636 mi
Last recorded57,636 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 EUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,636 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 57,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,963 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,524 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti Rollbar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,351 miles

Console bushes splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,348 miles

3 x Wiperblades smearing

Handbrake excessive travel

NSR Headrest missing

OSR Headrest missing

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 EUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

MJ57 EUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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