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MJ57 KOD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 98,674 miles

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

Rear rear axle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 83,103 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 77,965 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,362 miles

exhaust corroded flexi

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,903 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,903 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,651 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe fraying and corroded at rear

Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe fraying and corroded at rear

offside front road sping rubbing on wheel arch trim

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,076 miles

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Nov 2012 28,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,794 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 KOD 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 69.6%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

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

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