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EK07 VEL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,888 miles

Offside Front seat tilt lever missing

Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,888 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat tilt lever missing

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,405 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2020 83,031 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 83,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

n s relator lens cover broken

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight smear from front wipers

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2019 65,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight smear from front wipers

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,279 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,158 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Some slight damage to door mirrors

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,673 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 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

EK07 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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