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EA07 TZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 TZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,620 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,362 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,359 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,889 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,337 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,967 miles

wear to edges of rear tyres

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,967 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear to edges of rear tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,711 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,128 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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EA07 TZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 EA07 TZU, 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 EA07 TZU registered?

EA07 TZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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