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EY57 OWC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,820 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 113,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,199 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,348 miles

Exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

O/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,908 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,014 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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EY57 OWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY57 OWC?

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What year was EY57 OWC registered?

EY57 OWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is EY57 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 OWC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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