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E18 WHO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 WHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 157,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 150,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 145,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 138,784 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,168 miles

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2020 121,054 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,769 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,014 miles

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

temporary repair to offside rear fog light lens

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

temporary repair to offside rear fog light lens

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,941 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,671 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cut but doesnt exceed limit

offside rear fog light broken repaired with tape but light output not reduced

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cut but doesnt exceed limit

offside rear fog light broken repaired with tape but light output not reduced

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,661 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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E18 WHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E18 WHO, 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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E18 WHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is E18 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 WHO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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