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EN56 UPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,251 mi
Last recorded189,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 189,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 189,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil fliter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 165,236 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 165,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 154,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a slight blow

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 144,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,558 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 137,557 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s pipe split (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,274 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,723 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,301 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,050 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre worn uneven/out of shape

Fail 28 Jan 2015 101,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven/out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,332 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 34,898 miles

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

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

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

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 UPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPJ, 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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EN56 UPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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