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AP07 EBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,679 mi
Last recorded95,679 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,679 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,436 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,603 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 84,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,691 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,714 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust silencer pin-holed - minor blow

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 59,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits READING = 1.050 (Limit 0.970 - 1.030) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust downpipe flexible joint fractured and blow

Front exhaust silencer pin-holed - minor blow

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,872 miles

Front nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / front suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,872 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust joint clamp broken - exhaust system insecure - minor blow (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated - showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape - below limit - 185/60/R14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe split (8.2.3)

Front nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / front suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,092 miles

Front nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear indicator pale

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,546 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside mirror loose but still secured to vehicle

Wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP07 EBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP07 EBV, 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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What year was AP07 EBV registered?

AP07 EBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is AP07 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 EBV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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