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EX57 VOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 VOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 79,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,624 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 70,624 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2022 61,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 61,452 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,903 miles

Rear silecer outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 57,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silecer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,693 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,746 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,260 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 28,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on shoulders and tread wearing low close to (wear indicators) 165/70/14

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,110 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 18,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,599 miles

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)

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 VOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

EX57 VOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is EX57 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 VOA shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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