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EN56 UOX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 133,290 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 133,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 127,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,313 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 120,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,157 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,163 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 90,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,483 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement whisbune (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,078 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement whisbune (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,126 miles

wall cracks nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 33,710 miles

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

Inspection/Service lamp illuminated

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,643 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner & outer edges.

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

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,726 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 UOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

EN56 UOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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