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EN56 UHS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 UHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,720 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2024 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre also has cut but not reaching ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,720 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 82,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,215 miles

Central locking system faulty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi mesh broken / not blowing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 - 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 - 1.7mm tread depth remaining / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central locking system faulty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi mesh broken / not blowing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 - 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 - 1.7mm tread depth remaining / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,266 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 70,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,325 miles

Pad warning light illuminated (BROKEN/DISCONNECTED WIRE)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 48,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pad warning light illuminated (BROKEN/DISCONNECTED WIRE)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 42,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing uneven pos. tracking problem

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 UHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

EN56 UHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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