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IHZ 7503

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,036 mi
Last recorded149,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 7503
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 149,036 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or belts fitted at time of inspection ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 148,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or belts fitted at time of inspection ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 139,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Battery cable under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with lowering springs

Pass 7 Mar 2023 135,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 123,595 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Readings showing 0.900-1.300 @2500rpm (limit 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 111,404 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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

Pass 2 Feb 2020 105,035 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,126 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)

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

leak in nearside washer jet pipe

Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)

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

items removed from drivers view of the road

leak in nearside washer jet pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,777 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad warning light on

front discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,839 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing low on tread.

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 70,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,334 miles

gearbox differential seal is leaking

odd front lower arm rear bushes are fitted

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

temporary fuel filler cap is fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,334 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox differential seal is leaking

odd front lower arm rear bushes are fitted

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

rear discs are heavily corroded

temporary fuel filler cap is fitted

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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IHZ 7503 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 IHZ 7503, 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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IHZ 7503 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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