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EJ57 XZR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,102 mi
Last recorded138,102 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake long travel

Fail 1 Oct 2025 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 1 x bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake long travel

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

fuel cap rubber perishing

handbrake high recommend adjustment

Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,957 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and small leak from rack boot ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,656 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and t/r/e end dust cover perished (recommend replacement ) ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

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

fuel cap seal rubber perished

heat shield slightly insecure

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,656 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and t/r/e end dust cover perished (recommend replacement ) ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

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

fuel cap seal rubber perished

heat shield slightly insecure

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,515 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front cv boits clips missing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,459 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box rusty and deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 28 Aug 2018 96,871 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,322 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on (Wiring broken)

Exhausts rear box is in very poor condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust (Flexi) Blowing (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad wear indicator light on (Wiring broken)

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

Exhausts rear box is in very poor condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,100 miles

rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2015 75,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,430 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,301 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 53,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,253 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 XZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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