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EF07 RXO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 RXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 87,836 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 87,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has slight split in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,311 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,221 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 49,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 25,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 20,407 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 RXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXO, 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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EF07 RXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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