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EY07 BUU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 BUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,109 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,726 miles

Engine has slight misfire

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Engine has slight misfire

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Screen wash pipe split

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,044 miles

Both registration plate lamps dim.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower tail lamp not working, upper tail lamp okay. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush is not in correct fitted position. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some imbalance to rear service brakes and parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,044 miles

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

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

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

Both registration plate lamps dim.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower tail lamp not working, upper tail lamp okay. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush is not in correct fitted position. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some imbalance to rear service brakes and parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,210 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured ecu insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 96,210 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured ecu insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,063 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,006 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,006 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,703 miles

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,048 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,526 miles

Oil leak

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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EY07 BUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY07 BUU, 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 EY07 BUU registered?

EY07 BUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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