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MJ57 FKM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,159 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres low tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,352 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 58,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,026 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 530,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,044 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,683 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,444 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 FKM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

MJ57 FKM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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