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EO57 NHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 NHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,707 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Oct 2023 84,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,509 miles

Central exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,922 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,922 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and overall condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,274 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint sleeve to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and overall condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,923 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 May 2016 52,661 miles

Engine under tray fitted restricts view of components

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,330 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,625 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)

Fail 24 May 2013 37,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 37,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 29,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 21 May 2012 29,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 2 Jun 2011 20,482 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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EO57 NHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO57 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

EO57 NHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is EO57 NHJ safe to buy?

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