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GU07 ZSO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,650 mi
Last recorded153,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 ZSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 153,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,226 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 148,226 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,487 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front wing and bumper damage

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

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2023 140,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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 Front wing damage

Offside Front wing and bumper damage

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

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,417 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,927 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 128,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 128,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 122,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Jul 2018 122,426 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working lower bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 106,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,790 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,659 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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GU07 ZSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU07 ZSO, 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 GU07 ZSO registered?

GU07 ZSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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