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EK07 CTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 CTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 126,975 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 126,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,867 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

vehicle has slight corrosion

washer pipe has small split

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,216 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,928 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet pipe split

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,137 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 121,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 117,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 114,751 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 114,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,549 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 109,121 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 109,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,385 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,444 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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EK07 CTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK07 CTX, 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 EK07 CTX registered?

EK07 CTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is EK07 CTX safe to buy?

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