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EX57 EZN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,540 mi
Last recorded44,540 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 EZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,050 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 43,046 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,734 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 42,734 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres cracked and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,340 miles

Front BRAKE PADS 80% WORN.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,379 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,454 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside , (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,692 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 10,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX57 EZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 EX57 EZN, 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 EX57 EZN registered?

EX57 EZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is EX57 EZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 EZN 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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