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537 EBC

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,088 mi
Last recorded72,088 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration537 EBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,602 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015
Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,913 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,108 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,035 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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537 EBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 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 537 EBC, 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 21 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 537 EBC registered?

537 EBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 537 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 537 EBC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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