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EJ07 VYN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 VYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder tracking require (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shell insecure

near side front link gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,187 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,122 miles

exhaust leaking

n/s cv boot deteriorating

no. plates deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,061 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,061 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,951 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,617 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Front exhaust flexible pipe corroded & started coming adrift.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,007 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 VYN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

EJ07 VYN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 VYN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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