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EY57 OWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 49,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,852 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,334 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 36,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 31,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,581 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 OWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OWJ, 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

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What year was EY57 OWJ registered?

EY57 OWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is EY57 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 OWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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