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EN56 ZGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,024 mi
Last recorded183,024 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 ZGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 183,024 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 171,793 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 171,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 167,293 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))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 167,293 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 150,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,870 miles

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

Rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,870 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear marks

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust section deteriorated, outer skin

Rear shock absobers covers insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,445 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,445 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,795 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 99,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,442 miles

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,924 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,249 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 ZGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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