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MJ57 LYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,279 mi
Last recorded61,279 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,279 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,015 miles

* Both Front 165/70 14 tyres on legal limit *

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 2-3mm, and has slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,317 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 LYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

MJ57 LYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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