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EU56 TWA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,351 mi
Last recorded135,351 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 TWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 135,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,880 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 127,880 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 111,752 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,458 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,458 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,254 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Hose split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 92,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts around axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from clamp (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak of gases (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts around axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,427 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,644 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 67,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,697 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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EU56 TWA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU56 TWA, 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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EU56 TWA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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