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EJ07 OFW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,598 mi
Last recorded77,598 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,598 miles

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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,652 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 73,383 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 71,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 65,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,475 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,313 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,958 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 OFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ07 OFW registered?

EJ07 OFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 OFW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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