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EX57 VLA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 123,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,787 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,894 miles

Central exhaust flexi mesh frayed and flexi is corroded, in coming future leaks will emerge

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror covered in duct tape, all visible parts operational

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust flexi mesh frayed and flexi is corroded, in coming future leaks will emerge

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror covered in duct tape, all visible parts operational

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,239 miles

Central handbrake lever high but has sufficient reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,945 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,653 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,939 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 94,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,039 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,539 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,532 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,532 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,191 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 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

EX57 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is EX57 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 VLA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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