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EF07 XDR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,838 mi
Last recorded84,838 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,838 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 81,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,183 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Cracking to both rear tyres

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 41,956 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 31 May 2011 36,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,136 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 XDR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XDR, 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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What year was EF07 XDR registered?

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

Is EF07 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 XDR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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