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EJ57 HDK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 HDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly cracked and visible sign of cords showing out of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,461 miles

Offside Front starting tom show age related cracking in tread

Rear slight condensation in rear lamp

Rear tyres have age related cracking in tread

head lights slightly opaque

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,879 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 91,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,311 miles

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

f/o/s seat belt buckle is damaged

o/s mirror and indicator repeater is damaged

r/n/s tyre is perished in tread

r/o/s tyre is badly perished in tread (2013)

wipers are poor in operation

Fail 24 Jan 2022 89,311 miles

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

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

f/o/s seat belt buckle is damaged

o/s mirror and indicator repeater is damaged

r/n/s tyre is perished in tread

r/o/s tyre is badly perished in tread (2013)

wipers are poor in operation

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,456 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 77,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,615 miles

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

advise n/s/r light lens outer cover damaged

advise o/s door mirror damaged

advise one sidelight bulb out in n/s/r light unit

Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge advise replacement

advise n/s/r light lens outer cover damaged

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and on wear indicators advise replacement

advise o/s door mirror damaged

advise one sidelight bulb out in n/s/r light unit

Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 57,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,893 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,817 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 26,020 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,337 miles

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

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 HDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HDK, 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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EJ57 HDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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