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EF07 JYC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 JYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep off grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop separated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 106,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear bump stop separated

Nearside Rear Rear bump stop separated

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep off grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 100,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop separated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep off grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,368 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - lower wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - lower wishbone rear inner bushes (2.5.A.1c) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,364 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH - lower wishbone rear inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,675 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH - lower wishbone rear inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,675 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH - lower wishbone rear inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,677 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 45,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,944 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 JYC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

EF07 JYC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is EF07 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 JYC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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