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EF07 UWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,705 mi
Last recorded41,705 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 UWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,320 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 34,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,810 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 33,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 31,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 28,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 28,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,679 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 UWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

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

Is EF07 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 UWM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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