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EJ07 ODH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,792 mi
Last recorded88,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 ODH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,792 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 178,525 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,767 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,764 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,146 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,150 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ODH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EJ07 ODH, 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 EJ07 ODH registered?

EJ07 ODH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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