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EJ07 VBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

42,346 mi
Last recorded42,346 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 42,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 38,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 35,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Dot code 1410 (13yrs old)

Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,025 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre Dot code 1410 (13yrs old)

Pass 16 Aug 2022 29,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer pipe broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, perished in tread, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre 12 years old, 185/60/14

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front pad warning wire damaged

Nearside Rear Foot well filled with water

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre 11 years old

Fail 26 Aug 2021 26,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front pad warning wire damaged

Nearside Rear Foot well filled with water

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre 11 years old

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,113 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 26,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,226 miles

Nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 18 Jan 2018 25,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,713 miles

Both front tyres perished on the outer walls

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 27 Jan 2016 24,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished on the outer walls

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,515 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER WALLS PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 24,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,315 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,946 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 12,267 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 VBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

EJ07 VBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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