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EK07 VBT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,044 mi
Last recorded114,044 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,044 miles

Rear exhaust poor not leaking

parking brake performance up to standard but requires adjustment

Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust poor not leaking

parking brake performance up to standard but requires adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2024 98,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 98,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,654 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,751 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,730 miles

Drivers wiper blade catching passengers blade in operation

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,805 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,497 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,617 miles

both side front arm rear bushes weak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,513 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,843 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,132 miles

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,599 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 16,180 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 14,273 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 VBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VBT, 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 EK07 VBT registered?

EK07 VBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2007.

Is EK07 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 VBT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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