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MJ57 FJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,781 mi
Last recorded162,781 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 FJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 162,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch bubbling (corrosion)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,126 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch bubbling (corrosion)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,452 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 141,452 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,416 miles

NSF LOWER INNER ARM INNER BUSH SPLITTING AND PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING AND RUSTY

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,023 miles

n/s rear shock absorber weeping slightly

o/s front track control arm rear bush getting worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,977 miles

rear discs getting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,405 miles

Both front tyres scrubing edges.

Near side rear tyre getting low.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,135 miles

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

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 FJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

MJ57 FJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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