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EA07 EBM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 EBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 105,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 105,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 102,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,095 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,847 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,134 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 EBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA07 EBM, 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 EA07 EBM registered?

EA07 EBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is EA07 EBM safe to buy?

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