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EJ57 VFL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 121,973 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 121,972 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))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 114,626 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner groove and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer groove and tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,635 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parrot cuddly toy

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit and has numerous cuts to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge.

Rear bump stops worn but still in place.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,015 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,788 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 VFL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ57 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

EJ57 VFL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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