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EN56 URF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,214 mi
Last recorded122,214 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 108,630 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 108,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,371 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 84,425 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,263 miles

exhaust heat shield fixings have corroded through

offside handbrake pivot is not returning to its stop

offside rear brake is sticking

rear are tyres perished

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly low

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shield fixings have corroded through

offside handbrake pivot is not returning to its stop

offside rear brake is sticking

rear are tyres perished

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,111 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,543 miles

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,039 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 URF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

EN56 URF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is EN56 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 URF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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