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MD07 EBJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,743 mi
Last recorded133,743 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 133,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 128,843 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,728 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 123,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,369 miles

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

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Fail 22 Jul 2021 103,369 miles

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

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,297 miles

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,420 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Two nails in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,974 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light came on during emissions test

engine mis-fire

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

nearside rear hand brake low in effort just in limits

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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MD07 EBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 MD07 EBJ, 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 MD07 EBJ registered?

MD07 EBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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