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MJ57 OWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,164 mi
Last recorded118,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster lens broken but not showing white light

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

windscreen cracked but not in or effecting drivers view

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,935 miles

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear silencer out skin loose

Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear silencer out skin loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,451 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

o/s/r tyre on 3mm 185/60/14

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

o/s/r tyre on 3mm 185/60/14

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,782 miles

N/F tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/R lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,782 miles

N/F tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/R lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,864 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,744 miles

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

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

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

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 OWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

MJ57 OWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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