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MEZ 5209

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5209
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 104,501 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 84,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,104 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,590 miles

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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MEZ 5209 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MEZ 5209, 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

How do I check the history of MEZ 5209?

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What year was MEZ 5209 registered?

MEZ 5209 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is MEZ 5209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 5209 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEZ 5209 have outstanding finance?

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