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EF07 XGR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

226,440 mi
Last recorded226,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 226,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low pad warning lamp ON

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 226,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low pad warning lamp ON

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 201,615 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2018 201,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2017 179,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor Oil Leak.

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Movement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 159,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Movement.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 185/60H14.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 159,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Movement.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 185/60H14.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn low

pucture offside front tyre sidwall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,453 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,453 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,399 miles

Boot does not open.

Imbalance on Rear service brakes Offside reading lower than Nearside.

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,399 miles

Boot does not open.

Imbalance on Rear service brakes Offside reading lower than Nearside.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,261 miles

Imbalance on Rear serice brake Offside reading lower than Nearside.

Washer pipe split at Nearside bonnet hinge, washers still provide sufficient liquid to clear the screen.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,261 miles

Imbalance on Rear serice brake Offside reading lower than Nearside.

Washer pipe split at Nearside bonnet hinge, washers still provide sufficient liquid to clear the screen.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear registration plate lamps incorrrectly fitted but secure and functioning.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,632 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear registration plate lamps incorrrectly fitted but secure and functioning.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,551 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 XGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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