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AP07 MZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,675 miles

Corrosion to various components front and rear inc steering, suspension, brakes.

Nearside Rear Door unable to open from inside and outside.

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 102,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Corrosion to various components front and rear inc steering, suspension, brakes.

Engine developed missfire during test.

Nearside Rear Door unable to open from inside and outside.

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 98,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,922 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front fog lamp lens cracked but ok at test

Fail 14 Feb 2023 93,922 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front fog lamp lens cracked but ok at test

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,983 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

o/s front fog light lens cracked but light working

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,949 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

o/s front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked but ok at test

Fail 18 Feb 2020 81,492 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked but ok at test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,560 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,865 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,028 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITING

Fail 24 Feb 2012 29,028 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,877 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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AP07 MZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 AP07 MZX, 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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AP07 MZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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