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EN56 CDX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,770 mi
Last recorded66,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 CDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 64,265 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,178 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp had no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,781 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 27,781 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 22,655 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 18,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

thorn in n/s/f side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 11,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 6,440 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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EN56 CDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CDX, 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 EN56 CDX registered?

EN56 CDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is EN56 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 CDX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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