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MJ57 VKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,950 mi
Last recorded138,950 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 VKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 138,950 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,828 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s/f cv boot slightly leaking cv grease but still prevents the Ingres of dirt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,455 miles

n/s/f cv boot has slight pin hole in

n/s/f pad wear sensor hanging down

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/f drop link boot splitting but ok for mot

o/s/f tyre perished and worn outer

o/s/r bump stop split

rear springs corroded

slight bind rear brakes o/s

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,777 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,313 miles

3 bulbs out of 15 in high level stop lamp not working

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 105,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

3 bulbs out of 15 in high level stop lamp not working

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Engine management lamp lit, but only advisory due to age of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,384 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

outer casing peeling on rear silencer

surface cracks on inner wall n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,518 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

outer casing peeling on rear silencer

surface cracks on inner wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

outer casing peeling on rear silencer

Fail 20 Oct 2015 86,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 40kg bind (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

outer casing peeling on rear silencer

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,043 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 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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