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GJ07 ZUC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,826 mi
Last recorded74,826 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 ZUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 74,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,753 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 63,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and nears side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,674 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.43 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 56,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 55,107 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 55,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,451 miles

exhaust back box corroded

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 May 2018 53,451 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box corroded

under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated and corrroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre slightley perished

back box corroded

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

wipers smear slightley

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,329 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre slightley perished

back box corroded

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

wipers smear slightley

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

off side rear tyre perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,480 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

off side rear tyre perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2012 37,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perished

wipers smear slightley

Pass 20 May 2011 32,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2010 27,914 miles

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

slight brake runout on front

small cuts to o/s/f tyre tread not expossing any cords

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,361 miles

Advise front tyres 2mm at outer edges

Advise nearside rear metal brake pipe bent requires reposioning

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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GJ07 ZUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJ07 ZUC, 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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GJ07 ZUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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