MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal start deteriorating
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions not tested front pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside rear tyre cracked along tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre cracked along tread
Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
Wiper blades deteriorated
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
Wiper blades deteriorated
centre exhaust joint clamps corroded of
engine management light on
front exhaust flexi deteriorated and small leak
n/s mirror glass missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre exhaust joint clamps corroded of
engine management light on
front exhaust flexi deteriorated and small leak
n/s mirror glass missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EF56 ZJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZJX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EF56 ZJX?
You can check the full history of EF56 ZJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EF56 ZJX registered?
EF56 ZJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2007.
Is EF56 ZJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF56 ZJX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EF56 ZJX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF56 ZJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.