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EK57 CUJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 CUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 101,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,361 miles

Emissions erratic but within limits

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,994 miles

Emissions erratic but within limits

Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,994 miles

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

Emissions erratic but within limits

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,638 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,536 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 84,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 82,235 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,396 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,425 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,929 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,254 miles

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

O/S/F/TYRE/WERINGON/INNEREAGE

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 51,043 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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EK57 CUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK57 CUJ, 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 EK57 CUJ registered?

EK57 CUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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