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EJ57 XSB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,398 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 103,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 95,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2024 85,892 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed Flexible section leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,319 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,061 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,453 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 57,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,715 miles

Centre Front Bonnet release stiff/jammed.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from weld on front silencer. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to rear silencer outer casing.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges below limit/heavy perishing to sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges below limit / heavy perishing to sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Bonnet release stiff/jammed.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from weld on front silencer. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to rear silencer outer casing.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,937 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking/perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,610 miles

front flexible exhaust section worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,914 miles

front flexible exhaust worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,368 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 XSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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