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MJ57 RXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,852 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,516 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 47,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,600 miles

offside front outer wishbone bush slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,291 miles

deep chunk cut into side wall (close to cords)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,762 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,231 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 19,231 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake high

Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,826 miles

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 RXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

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

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