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MA07 DRZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 DRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,760 miles

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

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Electrical wiring inadequately secured O2 Sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Image Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 99,760 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Electrical wiring inadequately secured O2 Sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Image Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,825 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both head light lenses faded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,814 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,314 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 59,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,346 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,130 miles

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)

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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MA07 DRZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA07 DRZ, 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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MA07 DRZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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