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EX57 VEL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,212 mi
Last recorded123,212 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,234 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both rear handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside front outer cv gaiter sligjhtly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,232 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both rear handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside front outer cv gaiter sligjhtly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,537 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2020 100,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,688 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2mm and perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2019 91,686 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))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2mm and perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,944 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear washer inopperative

Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,827 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear washer inopperative

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,149 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,149 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,769 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 48,588 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,583 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,241 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 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

EX57 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 VEL safe to buy?

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