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EN56 AEY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,845 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 87,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex outer worn. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 72,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,549 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,538 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,411 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 18,411 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EN56 AEY 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 76.2%.

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 EN56 AEY, 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 EN56 AEY registered?

EN56 AEY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is EN56 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 AEY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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