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EJ57 XZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,262 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,897 miles

o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to deteriate but not split ans still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,154 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,840 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,158 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,510 miles

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

service & park brake efforts only just in limits

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,331 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,365 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2011 40,016 miles

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre

front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear tyres deteriorated/split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,867 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 XZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

EJ57 XZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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