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EA07 YJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,383 mi
Last recorded197,383 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 197,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 194,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 192,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 172,234 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 172,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 151,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 151,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,104 miles

Front Outer cv boots cut by clips but no ingress of water or dust

Fail 22 Apr 2021 137,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Outer cv boots cut by clips but no ingress of water or dust

Pass 22 Apr 2020 122,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,440 miles

The vehicle started to over heat during the emission test.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,822 miles

slight twist on nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust filxy deteriaing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 41,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 33,226 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Both rear tyres cracking in general.

Chips in windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong advise wear,cracking to front lower wishbone bushes.

Temperature light comes on dashboard sporadic fault,possible air-lock in cooling system.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,226 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Both rear tyres cracking in general.

Chips in windscreen.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong advise wear,cracking to front lower wishbone bushes.

Temperature light comes on dashboard sporadic fault,possible air-lock in cooling system.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,966 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on outer edge

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Stone chip in zone A of windscreen ok at present may travel in time

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,641 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 YJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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