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EF07 FZB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,700 mi
Last recorded107,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 FZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 107,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 103,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,416 miles

front reg plate cracked

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front reg plate cracked

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,967 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

exhaust manifold has a leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,967 miles

exhaust manifold has a leak

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,777 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer corroding

slight distortion on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,275 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 12 Aug 2010 21,827 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 FZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF07 FZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF07 FZB registered?

EF07 FZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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