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EJ07 OFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,417 mi
Last recorded92,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,294 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc water shield back plate corroded/loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet tubing perished and split/leaking around the bonnet hinge

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc water shield back plate corroded/loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,810 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 67,810 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tarnished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,404 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer tubing has a split in the pipe

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,470 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 35,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 30,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 24,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,540 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 OFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

EJ07 OFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2007.

Is EJ07 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 OFX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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