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EK57 VRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,620 mi
Last recorded136,620 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 136,620 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,763 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 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VRU, 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

How do I check the history of EK57 VRU?

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What year was EK57 VRU registered?

EK57 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is EK57 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 VRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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