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BL07 ZHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 ZHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 115,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 115,679 miles

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

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 114,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2023 112,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,017 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,073 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,000 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 102,000 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum assembly (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat backrest cannot be moved forward to allow access to rear seats

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp unit (1.2.1b)

brake fluid in reservoir below minimum mark

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,690 miles

Centre Front exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop light (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2016 86,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop light (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,018 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both console bushes split and worn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe at steering rack joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear shocker bump stops split

offside front lower fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,831 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travells

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,410 miles

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

Nearside 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 6 Aug 2012 45,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,066 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both service brakes not locking on rear

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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BL07 ZHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL07 ZHZ, 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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BL07 ZHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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