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EF07 RYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight tyre wall damage on nsf

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,905 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 RYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

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

Is EF07 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 RYJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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