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EF56 ZKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 140,446 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 140,446 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 126,301 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 119,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2024 119,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2022 116,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 93,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,904 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 May 2014 75,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,522 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 ZKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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