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EN56 MGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,793 mi
Last recorded156,793 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 MGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 156,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,271 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,258 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,480 miles

both rear bump stops seperated on shock absorber

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,191 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 MGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MGE, 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 EN56 MGE?

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What year was EN56 MGE registered?

EN56 MGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is EN56 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 MGE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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