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DA07 ZZT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,487 mi
Last recorded140,487 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 ZZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 140,487 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 137,862 miles

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 136,563 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 135,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 135,212 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear bump stop deteriorated

rear axle sign of corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,696 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch , sill area marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency has only just been met & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,994 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 120,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 116,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,561 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,412 miles

O/S outer chassis sill corroded / rusty

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S outer chassis sill corroded / rusty

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,896 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low about 3mm recommend full brake check (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear have fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes grinding on brake test recommend full brake check

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,504 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low about 3mm recommend full brake check (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear have fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes grinding on brake test recommend full brake check

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,053 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at rear section

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,682 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 26,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,901 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 22,885 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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DA07 ZZT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA07 ZZT, 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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DA07 ZZT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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