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EK07 VDO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,941 mi
Last recorded145,941 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,909 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 134,909 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,837 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,837 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,972 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 VDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK07 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

EK07 VDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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