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EF07 CVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,593 mi
Last recorded30,593 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 30,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 29,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 29,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 28,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 27,949 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer wall/tread. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 26,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,342 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 21,913 miles

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

EML on dash

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 3 Jun 2015 20,168 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,593 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has slight outer wall damage. 185/60/14

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,597 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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EF07 CVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF07 CVE, 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 EF07 CVE registered?

EF07 CVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is EF07 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 CVE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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