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EF57 VYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,171 miles

Corrosion and wear on rear exhaust silencer

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2021 116,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion and wear on rear exhaust silencer

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,220 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Fail 20 Aug 2020 114,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,198 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Stonechip in windsceen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wear on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 21 Aug 2019 112,183 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.94 M Limit 1.60 M (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Stonechip in windsceen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wear on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,454 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 15 Aug 2018 109,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 98,036 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear binding

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,110 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYJ, 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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What year was EF57 VYJ registered?

EF57 VYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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