MOT Status
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119,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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
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
Spare tyre defective ()
corrosion under side
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
corrosion under side
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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
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
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)
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
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
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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
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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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MJ57 NVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 2007.
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