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EJ07 KKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,926 mi
Last recorded55,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 KKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 55,926 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,072 miles

Both front lower arm rearmost bushes worn

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges 185/60/14

Inner Wrong bolt fitted to o/s/f lower arm front mounting point

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,896 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 45,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,627 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 44,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 43,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,311 miles

Front both o/s + n/s tyres are low on the shoulders of the tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,469 miles

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,998 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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EJ07 KKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ07 KKZ, 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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EJ07 KKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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