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MF07 JSZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 JSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,165 miles

Front oil leak engine sump plug

Rear axle/o/s coil spring/under body all in a rusty condition

pad wear light on pad wear ok

Fail 18 Mar 2026 92,160 miles

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

Front oil leak engine sump plug

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Rear axle/o/s coil spring/under body all in a rusty condition

pad wear light on pad wear ok

Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,606 miles

front and rear suspension and rear axle all in a rusty condition

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension and rear axle all in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring in a rusty condition

all suspension /rear axle in dry rusty condition

brake pad wear light on dash sensor wire not plugged in n/s front

Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,483 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp on Pads ok

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,616 miles

BRAKE PADS WARNING LIGHT ON ???

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,865 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,276 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,808 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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MF07 JSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF07 JSZ, 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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MF07 JSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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