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EJ57 YAD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 42,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,848 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,042 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 23,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,692 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 8,783 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 YAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

EJ57 YAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is EJ57 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 YAD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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