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EA07 JWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 JWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,286 miles

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 120,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE BROKEN AND EXHAUST BLOWING. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,965 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 114,965 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,835 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,246 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 103,246 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,912 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,912 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing inner shoulder (bald).

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,801 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,731 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,819 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 JWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

EA07 JWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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The MOT history for EA07 JWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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