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EN56 WCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 WCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 132,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 125,335 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 125,331 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 117,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,400 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp/ sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,760 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 109,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,475 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,276 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,195 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,350 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,517 miles

slight windscreen damage

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,448 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 WCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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