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MJ57 KNP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 KNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 47,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,789 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,453 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,106 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,847 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 KNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

MJ57 KNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is MJ57 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ57 KNP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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