MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion to suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion to suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working And Lens Broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Very Low Inner Edge
Offside Front Damaged
Offside Front Tyre Tread Bald Inner Edge
Offside Rear Brake Backing Plate Damp
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sump Corroded
Exhaust Flexible Section Corroded & Has Slight Leak Of Gas
Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
Parking Brake Travel
Rear Number Plate Cracked
Tested In Snow
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Washers Frozen
Exhaust Flexible Section Corroded & Has Slight Leak Of Gas
Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking Brake Travel
Rear Number Plate Cracked
Tested In Snow
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Washers Frozen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working CENTRE REAR HIGHLINE (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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EK57 GZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EK57 GZB, 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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EK57 GZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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