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MA57 PZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,632 mi
Last recorded59,632 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 PZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,632 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 57,534 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 Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 53,547 miles

N/s/r bump stop deteriorated

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))

Fail 17 May 2024 53,547 miles

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

N/s/r bump stop deteriorated

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 11 May 2023 52,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished and cracked

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 49,544 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished and cracked

Fail 11 May 2022 49,542 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished and cracked

Pass 13 May 2021 45,147 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 45,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 41,422 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2020 41,419 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,838 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,838 miles

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 22 Mar 2018 34,491 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,967 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 27,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,529 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 26,529 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy leaking (7.1.2)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,841 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,812 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2012 17,811 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,295 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,431 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 11,430 miles

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

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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MA57 PZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MA57 PZO, 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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MA57 PZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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