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ET07 WTZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,903 mi
Last recorded71,903 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 WTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,903 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 71,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements

Rear rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,848 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,909 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 52,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,653 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in the tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in the tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre scuffed and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,730 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 26,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,268 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 25,268 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel quite high on travel advise adjustment soon

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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ET07 WTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET07 WTZ, 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 ET07 WTZ registered?

ET07 WTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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