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EO57 WGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 WGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 108,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 104,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,983 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rust

Fail 6 Jun 2023 100,983 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rust

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,703 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rust

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,086 miles

rear exhaust rust

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,316 miles

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm edges

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre perished and devoid of tread inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 8 Jun 2020 78,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm edges

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre perished and devoid of tread inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,282 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,845 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,845 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,875 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,662 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 42,376 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,858 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,858 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

EO57 WGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for EO57 WGN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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