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EF56 SKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

service light on

Fail 7 Aug 2021 117,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level above max mark

rear exhaust box corroded

service light on

Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,403 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread, lightly perishing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 113,403 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread, lightly perishing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,267 miles

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

OSR tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,644 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 102,386 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking RACK (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,173 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 92,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,659 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 83,320 miles

front suspension arm bushes have play when braking

Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front suspension arm bushes have play when braking

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,138 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Small chips in windscreen

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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EF56 SKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF56 SKE, 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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EF56 SKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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