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MJ57 FKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,784 mi
Last recorded63,784 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 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,784 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 63,483 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low check tracking as no free play in steering (5.2.3 (e))

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,610 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,488 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,748 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,755 miles

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,523 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 FKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for MJ57 FKE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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