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EA07 AYZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 AYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 149,706 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 143,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 Aug 2024 143,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Aug 2023 134,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step outter sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to underside

Fail 5 Aug 2021 109,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to underside

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 106,174 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,515 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,896 miles

Both handbrake sticking

Exhaust system condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,139 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 76,135 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,946 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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EA07 AYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA07 AYZ, 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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EA07 AYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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