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E11 THP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear brake performance low

Fail 20 Aug 2026 118,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear brake performance low

Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,509 miles

Both headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 115,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded & holed with in 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,428 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,428 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder of the tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder of the tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system is quite corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,321 miles

Body work damaged on o/s front of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder of the tyre

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

exhaust system is very corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,321 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Body work damaged on o/s front of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder of the tyre

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

exhaust system is very corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,299 miles

exhaust system is very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,450 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Front Pipe Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,808 miles

Exhaust Front flexi pipe Gauze deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 74,808 miles

Exhaust Front flexi pipe Gauze deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,632 miles

front bumper damaged

near side head lamp damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ecu hanging free in engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,076 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 56,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,121 miles

man light on

os cv boot damp

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,990 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,297 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,102 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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E11 THP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E11 THP, 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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E11 THP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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