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AV07 EEX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,652 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 72,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 62,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 57,135 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 57,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 50,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 42,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 35,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,060 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,946 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,176 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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AV07 EEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV07 EEX, 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 AV07 EEX registered?

AV07 EEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AV07 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 EEX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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