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EN57 SZR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 SZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2023 109,338 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,153 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,799 miles

Central Front center seat belt casing deteriorated

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear washer not working.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ECU insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box bracket broken yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper arm not contacting window

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Service due spanner illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ECU insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box bracket broken yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper arm not contacting window

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Service due spanner illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ECU insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

service due msg/spanner illuminated

x3 wipers worn

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,187 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE TRAVEL

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,310 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,310 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,182 miles

corrosion on front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,029 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,662 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EN57 SZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 EN57 SZR, 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 EN57 SZR registered?

EN57 SZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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The MOT history for EN57 SZR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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