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DF07 MGZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 153,004 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,254 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,390 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 133,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (a))

spare wheel not present

windscreen washer pipe has a slight split

Fail 4 Jan 2023 121,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect worn inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate (8.1.1 (a))

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

spare wheel not present

windscreen washer pipe has a slight split

Pass 8 Jan 2022 110,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 110,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,884 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 86,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,842 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 64,806 miles

n/s/f lower arm,rearmost bush beginning to split

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,623 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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DF07 MGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DF07 MGZ, 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 DF07 MGZ registered?

DF07 MGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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