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EN56 ZGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 ZGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,502 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked. (19 yrs old) Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 54,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,069 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 43,068 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,310 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking over tread.

Offside Front Tyre cracking over tread.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,842 miles

Both front tyres cracking inbetween tread.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,274 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,677 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 ZGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

EN56 ZGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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