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MK57 YJN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 66,008 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 66,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering pipes clipped to n/s/f chassis corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded where clipped to n/s chassis. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,600 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded where clipped to n/s chassis. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,022 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear sealing ring starting to crack around fuel cap

Fail 16 Sep 2019 56,812 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear sealing ring starting to crack around fuel cap

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,843 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,979 miles

nsf tyre cracking in tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper leaving slight water lines after wash wipe

Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,029 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)

cambelt worn

parking brake lever excess travel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,548 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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MK57 YJN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK57 YJN, 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 MK57 YJN registered?

MK57 YJN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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