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EF07 XDG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,048 mi
Last recorded42,048 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,200 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 28,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2018 26,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 14,995 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,009 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged but not showing canvus

Fail 3 Jul 2012 8,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged but not showing canvus

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,846 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 XDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

EF07 XDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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