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EF57 VYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,079 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 133,078 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 125,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 125,710 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 113,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Nov 2017 102,396 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 81,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 47,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,005 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 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF57 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

EF57 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is EF57 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 VYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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