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EO57 JUC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 JUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 148,004 miles

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

Nearside dirt inside on lens of number plate light

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion both outer sills but not yet to fail criteria

floor covers fitted

o/s/r side light 1 of 2 bulbs working

park brake approaching service travel limit

Fail 6 Oct 2025 148,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect advise compound polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside dirt inside on lens of number plate light

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion both outer sills but not yet to fail criteria

floor covers fitted

park brake approaching service travel limit

Pass 4 Oct 2024 141,662 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2024 141,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 140,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,292 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 138,292 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,835 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 117,469 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,567 miles

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

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,624 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside wheel also binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mileage not displayed

nearside rear tyre becoming low

travel at handbrake lever

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mileage not displayed

nearside rear tyre becoming low

travel at handbrake lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,912 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,908 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,932 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 5 Sep 2012 47,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,402 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EO57 JUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EO57 JUC, 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 EO57 JUC registered?

EO57 JUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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