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EY07 PYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 PYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,968 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mid exhaust insecure

Fail 21 May 2026 75,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light just acceptable (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light has signs of water ingress

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has signs of water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

noise cambelt area when accelerating

Pass 21 May 2025 72,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe starting to leak just passed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked just acceptable

Fail 20 May 2025 72,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe starting to leak just passed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked just acceptable

Pass 18 May 2024 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear fault with central locking

Fail 18 May 2024 68,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear fault with central locking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 65,611 miles

all tyres badly cracking due to age

offside rear brake binding

Pass 10 May 2022 63,036 miles

Nearside Front outer wall damaged & perished

offside front , offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished.

Fail 10 May 2022 63,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer wall damaged & perished

offside front , offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 May 2021 59,824 miles

Both Front Brake Disc's surface corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts to outer sidewall, Tyre also slightly cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 59,824 miles

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

Both Front Brake Disc's surface corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts to outer sidewall, Tyre also slightly cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 58,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 54,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise on petrol cap seal deteriorating

noise from engine area

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,170 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber waher deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre treads has a serious cracks+side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre tread has a serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearinglow +offside front tyre wearing from the edges

Fail 4 Dec 2015 44,389 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv gaiter leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre treads has a serious cracks+side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre tread has a serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearinglow +offside front tyre wearing from the edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiring slightly loose in the engine bay

Fail 12 Dec 2014 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiring slightly loose in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap rubber seas has a slight cracks

nearside repeater lamp has a water trapped in side

Fail 14 Dec 2012 33,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise on petrol cap seal has small cracks

coolant leak by engine water pump and lower radiator hose

front wipers smearing slightly

handbrake slightly high

nearside door mirror side repeater indicator has water inside

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,334 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise on petrol cap seal has small cracks

coolant leak by engine water pump and lower radiator hose

front wipers smearing slightly

handbrake slightly high

nearside door mirror side repeater indicator has water inside

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,545 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 23,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,584 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,195 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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EY07 PYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EY07 PYX, 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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EY07 PYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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