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EA07 LXX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,645 mi
Last recorded106,645 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,645 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 106,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 103,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,166 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 93,164 miles

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,003 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,340 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 58,746 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,878 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,816 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 51,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,684 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 LXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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