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DE07 RZJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,860 mi
Last recorded56,860 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 RZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,860 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 12 Nov 2025 56,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

some corrosion to rear axle and brake back plates

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,590 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 54,590 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,398 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front play in shocker absorber shaft

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 53,398 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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front play in shocker absorber shaft

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,389 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 51,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 45,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,519 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,854 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 37,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 36,029 miles

Cracking on the off side rear tyre wall

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,317 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DE07 RZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE07 RZJ, 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 DE07 RZJ registered?

DE07 RZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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