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EY57 VHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,933 mi
Last recorded52,933 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 VHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 52,933 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 52,933 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,165 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged+ on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

temporary fuel cap fitted/ does tighten and seal

Fail 24 Apr 2025 46,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged+ on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

temporary fuel cap fitted/ does tighten and seal

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,299 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 34,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 21,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 21,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 13,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 9,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,932 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 8,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,058 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 VHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

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

Is EY57 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 VHX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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