Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 101,640 miles on the clock, averaging 6,606 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for EM57 GAL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,640 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,646 |
| Average per year | 6,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM57 GAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About EM57 GAL
What car is EM57 GAL?
EM57 GAL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2007.
What is the mileage of EM57 GAL?
The last recorded mileage for EM57 GAL was 101,640 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM57 GAL passed its MOT?
EM57 GAL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2023.
Is EM57 GAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM57 GAL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EM57 GAL?
EM57 GAL is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.