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EJ57 XZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to middle sleeve failed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner band end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 118,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to middle sleeve failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner band end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 107,525 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to corner of front bumper.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 98,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight damage to corner of front bumper.

Nearside Rear Tyre showing slight signs of going out of shape and perishing to outer edge, not to excess. 185/60/14

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear brake slightly binding, not to excess.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear brake slightly binding, not to excess.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,760 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 71,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,336 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,711 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 33,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,314 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 XZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

EJ57 XZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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