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MJ57 KOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 KOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,235 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 88,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,768 miles

Back box corroded

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Side repeater lens damaged. Not emitting light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Back box corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,052 miles

Exhaust back box

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,878 miles

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

offside and nearside front cv boot worn, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,346 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,346 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,556 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r bump stop split

undertrays fitted

windscreen washers poor operation

Fail 15 Nov 2016 54,556 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r bump stop split

undertrays fitted

windscreen washers poor operation

Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r bump stop split

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r tyre cracking heavily

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2014 43,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/S/F tyre bald inner edge

o/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,924 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,055 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise from n/s/r wheel area when wheel spun

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2011 24,987 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise from n/s/r wheel area when wheel spun

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,710 miles

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

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

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 KOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

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

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