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EJ07 VYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,674 miles

Front camera turned off pre test

Fail 7 May 2026 47,674 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front camera turned off pre test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 43,829 miles

Front camera turned off pre test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2024 37,536 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 16 May 2023 33,709 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 light is out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 29,433 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 13 May 2022 29,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 17 May 2021 27,670 miles

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 15 May 2021 27,670 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,787 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished in tread areas

handbrake has long travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,867 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 VYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

EJ07 VYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is EJ07 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 VYK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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