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EF07 XOS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,531 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,310 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,309 miles

front disc corroded!

n/s/r tyre cracking!

o/s/r tyre low!

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,720 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,123 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (not down to cords)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,566 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 52,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XOS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

EF07 XOS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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