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MA57 EHG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,156 mi
Last recorded57,156 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 EHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 48,577 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 48,517 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to emissions being so high will break the emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer's getting weak

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,904 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,325 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking & tread distorted

undertrays fitted

washer pipe split

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,836 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,979 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking heavily no cords showing

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre wearing on edges no cords showing

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,862 miles

front wipers smearing

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,781 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre cracking

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,657 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen marked by wiper

Fail 13 Sep 2012 16,582 miles

Brake servo pipe starting to crack.

O/s under floor trim broken.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,582 miles

Brake servo pipe starting to crack.

O/s under floor trim broken.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,043 miles

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2010 10,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MA57 EHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA57 EHG, 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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MA57 EHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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