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EF56 TVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,325 mi
Last recorded174,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 174,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 158,932 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 158,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 146,159 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 146,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 134,407 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 29 Dec 2017 134,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Dec 2016 127,125 miles

Exhaust emissions are slightly higher than normal

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes are noisy unable to give full inspection to inside brake drums

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible slight play in inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 127,125 miles

Exhaust emissions are slightly higher than normal

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes are noisy unable to give full inspection to inside brake drums

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible slight play in inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise parking brake only just passed ( 17% )

Fail 10 Feb 2016 125,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise parking brake only just passed ( 17% )

Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,280 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 125,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,804 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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EF56 TVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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