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EJ07 XNG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,061 miles

offside front driveshaft corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2026 72,058 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

offside front driveshaft corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 69,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 64,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached sharp edges (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,585 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,911 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Aug 2020 52,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,764 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,764 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,837 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 43,426 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,619 miles

Front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,805 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 XNG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

EJ07 XNG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is EJ07 XNG safe to buy?

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