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EK57 DVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 45,649 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt buckle casing damaged but buckle still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 41,989 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror indicator (side repeater) LED not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge, advise replacement 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge, advise replacement 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,443 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 35,443 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulbs replaced (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,876 miles

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Fail 6 Feb 2017 26,876 miles

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

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,210 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 19,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,685 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 13,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,947 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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EK57 DVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK57 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

EK57 DVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is EK57 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 DVO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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