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EF07 HBC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 43,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,435 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2021 43,435 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (polished) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,434 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 HBC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HBC, 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

How do I check the history of EF07 HBC?

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What year was EF07 HBC registered?

EF07 HBC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2007.

Is EF07 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 HBC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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