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GJ07 ZZD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 ZZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 77,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,776 miles

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

Offside Front Projected beam image is not perfect

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle is corroded, not seriously weakened

brake pedal spongy

Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

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

Offside Front Projected beam image is not perfect

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle is corroded, not seriously weakened

brake pedal spongy

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

areas of early signs of corrosion on underside to some suspension components

brake pedal spongy

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Close to excess (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Close to excess (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,529 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush will cause exess wear to tyre and directional instability (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush at limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

knock from steering ? unable to locate

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 40,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 34,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,976 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,933 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,588 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,563 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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GJ07 ZZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ07 ZZD, 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 GJ07 ZZD registered?

GJ07 ZZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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