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EY57 OSG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside door mirror damaged

both front windows not working

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges and cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2024 137,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside door mirror damaged

both front windows not working

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges and cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2023 135,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

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

all four tyres cracking and starting to perish

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Feb 2022 132,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

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

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

all four tyres cracking and starting to perish

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,643 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 125,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

reverse light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2020 119,307 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,263 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,358 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 92,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,380 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,703 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5ml approx

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,919 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror houseing missing

slight distortion from front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2013 83,918 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror houseing missing

slight distortion from front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,830 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,781 miles

Both front suspension console bushes starting to crack

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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EY57 OSG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY57 OSG, 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 EY57 OSG registered?

EY57 OSG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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