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EJ07 UMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 UMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 165,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 162,730 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,739 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 156,727 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 148,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 148,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 141,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 141,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 130,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 130,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 122,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 117,175 miles

front tyres are bold on both edges

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin rotting away

Pass 17 May 2017 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 104,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine management light on

advise front brake discs slighty worn and corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,673 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushs are worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge - recommend replacing

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 90,336 miles

front suspension arm rear bushs slightly perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 90,336 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front suspension arm rear bushs slightly perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 83,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 18 May 2012 74,573 miles

front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

Fail 18 May 2012 74,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

front tyre tread low nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

EJ07 UMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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