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EF57 VXY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,706 mi
Last recorded166,706 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,706 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

undercarriage has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2022 158,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,513 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 152,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,718 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 125,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,453 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 117,453 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,295 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,711 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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EF57 VXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF57 VXY, 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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EF57 VXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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