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MJ57 NVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,859 mi
Last recorded119,859 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 NVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting

washer pipe leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2024 118,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting

washer pipe leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,138 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion under side

Fail 9 Dec 2023 116,137 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion under side

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,179 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 112,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,190 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,497 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing close to cords being exposed on outside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,163 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust line corroded

fuel filler cap seal cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust line corroded

fuel filler cap seal cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 56,969 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 56,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 23 May 2014 52,199 miles

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

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

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

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

centre section corroed but not blowing

Pass 24 May 2013 41,369 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 41,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

MJ57 NVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is MJ57 NVF safe to buy?

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