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IHZ 9054

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 9054
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,165 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,251 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2024 92,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,403 miles

Central exhaust clamp very deteriorated

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

Nearside wing mirror repeater very deteriorated

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

Rear tyres perished, nearside very marginal

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror repeater marginal deterioration

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

hand brake long travel

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside side repeater deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2021 88,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexible and center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside side repeater deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 78,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 78,510 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 66,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 62,574 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,046 miles

Deep cut O/S/R Tyre tread

Engine water low

N/S/F Tyre perishing

O/S/F Tyre perishing

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Oil leak

Slight bind O/S/R Wheel

Small oil leak (possible sump)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 58,046 miles

Slight bind O/S/R Wheel

Small oil leak (possible sump)

Deep cut O/S/R Tyre tread

Engine water low

N/S/F Tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre perishing

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,202 miles

Drivers front tyre has signs of age related cracking on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 53,202 miles

Drivers front tyre has signs of age related cracking on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 50,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 48,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,409 miles

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

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 9054 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 IHZ 9054, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IHZ 9054 registered?

IHZ 9054 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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