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EF07 UTG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,645 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 75,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Unable to test dipped beam levelling

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,282 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 73,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 70,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,426 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,426 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 57,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Aero Blades (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort Requires Handbrake Adjustment (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,921 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges.

front number plate slight damage.

offside front brakes showing some distortion.

offside rear tyre cracked & perished on tread edges quite a lot.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,998 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,040 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up excessivly.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up excessivly.

Pass 16 May 2013 45,634 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

offside rear tyre side wall & edges cracked & perishe up quite alot.

Fail 16 May 2013 45,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

offside rear tyre side wall & edges cracked & perishe up quite alot.

rear brake disc's corrode & pitted up.

Pass 22 May 2012 43,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,490 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 UTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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