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MJ57 ODT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 113,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 113,224 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 103,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

long travel on handbrake

rear shock absorber shrouds damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,701 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases yellow marked (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded yellow marked (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases yellow marked (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded yellow marked (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,416 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,416 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,439 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,876 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,583 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ODT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

MJ57 ODT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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