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MJ57 WLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 WLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,854 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,847 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded/cracked

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 70,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,217 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers juddering but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,919 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front console bush just starting to part

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front console bush just starting to part

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,115 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 WLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ57 WLF registered?

MJ57 WLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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