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EJ57 XRT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,654 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,792 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,736 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,077 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,466 miles

Please note wire hanging down onto o/s/f driveshaft.

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 XRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ57 XRT registered?

EJ57 XRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is EJ57 XRT safe to buy?

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