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MM07CLJ
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration MM07CLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
17
Passes
14
Failures
54.84%
Pass Rate
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198 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 66,717 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,865 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle undersealed
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,525 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,400 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 60,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,375 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,401 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,518 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested Vehicle run out of fuel (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil level low
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,272 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Auxiliary belt in poor conditions
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock has a serious damping effect
- Rear Exhaust hanger broken but not resulting the exhaust system to be insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock has a serious damping effect
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Rear Exhaust hanger broken but not resulting the exhaust system to be insecure
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,129 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Exhaust hanger broken but not considered to be affecting security for exhaust
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Exhaust hanger broken but not considered to be affecting security for exhaust
- Coolant low
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,801 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear perished on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- centre and rear exhaust clamp missing
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear perished on inner edge
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,468 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
21 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,672 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,176 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,804 MI
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MM07CLJ was registered on 2007-07-28
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