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EX57 TKT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 TKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 134,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 134,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,213 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 113,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,887 miles

N/S REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE SLIGHTLY

N/S WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE SLIGHTLY

N/S WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS

Pass 12 May 2015 96,976 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish/crack between treads but not considered excessive at time of test

front wind screen has slight damage/scratches but not considered excessive at time of test

nearside front track rod rack end has slight play but not detected at steering wheel

Fail 10 Jan 2015 92,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,570 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,743 miles

slight exhaust blow fron front flexible joint

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,743 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow fron front flexible joint

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,920 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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EX57 TKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TKT, 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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EX57 TKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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