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FP07 EBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 EBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 129,260 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 129,260 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,196 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,055 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

nearside front mirror indicator damaged but still visible

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,316 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread peeling slightly.

stickers on nearside inner screen swept area.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,623 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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FP07 EBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP07 EBZ, 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 FP07 EBZ registered?

FP07 EBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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