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EX57 UUD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,481 mi
Last recorded40,481 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 40,481 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 38,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 36,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,930 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 30,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 12,853 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,304 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 UUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

EX57 UUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is EX57 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 UUD 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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