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MJ57 OWA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 115,503 miles

bonetsafety catched sised

Fail 10 May 2024 115,502 miles

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

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

bonetsafety catched sised

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,474 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear quarter panel are damaged but no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray was fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 115,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear quarter panel are damaged but no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray was fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,361 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged no sharp edges

plastic under tray damaged but secure

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,229 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brushes are perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel acre light damage

Rear both rear tyres are perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 115,229 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brushes are perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel acre light damage

Rear both rear tyres are perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,045 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,045 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,246 miles

rear silencer corroded slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer corroded slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,363 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 63,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 OWA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

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