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EK57 VCP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,340 mi
Last recorded112,340 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 112,340 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 107,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,040 miles

advise n/s outer c/v boot

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 92,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,941 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 84,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,401 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,920 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,638 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated/blowing slightly

o/s/r wheel is stiff to turn,suspect parking brake not fully releasing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,931 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,931 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,045 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,045 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCP, 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 EK57 VCP registered?

EK57 VCP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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