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EK07 XRM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,350 mi
Last recorded22,350 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 XRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 22,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 20,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,885 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration

centre rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,966 miles

centre rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,452 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,989 miles

centre rear seat belt,clasp outer casing is missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,733 miles

centre rear seat belt locking clasp casing missing

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,554 miles

Centre rear seat belt clasp mplastic acsing missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,698 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,744 miles

centre rear seat belt outer casing missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,274 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is missing.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 XRM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

EK07 XRM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is EK07 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 XRM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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