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MA57 ZZC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 ZZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 39,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,064 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 36,415 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,619 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level low - 1 l added

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level low - 1 l added

Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,498 miles

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

O/S front Tyre wearing uneven & damaged

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

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

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,630 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 16,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,273 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/& n/s front tyres wearing uneven

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 ZZC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MA57 ZZC, 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 MA57 ZZC registered?

MA57 ZZC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is MA57 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA57 ZZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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