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EJ57 GOX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,811 mi
Last recorded109,811 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,811 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills on both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,980 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 103,980 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,731 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,904 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH PIPES ON RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,263 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,433 miles

Front exhaust flexi section - leaking/weak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake - holding on

Offside Rear tyre - inner sidewall heavily perished

Fail 9 Feb 2019 78,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section - leaking/weak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake - holding on

Offside Rear tyre - inner sidewall heavily perished

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,598 miles

front brake discs surface rust.

small split in o/s/f roll bar link (top) ball joint gaitor.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,033 miles

small split in o/s/f roll bar link top ball joint gaitor.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,729 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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EJ57 GOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 EJ57 GOX, 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 EJ57 GOX registered?

EJ57 GOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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