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MF07 ZHO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,014 mi
Last recorded109,014 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 ZHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,755 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 74kg/f (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 55kg/f (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,007 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,076 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,957 miles

advise n/s+o/s front suspension bushes worn + split.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,718 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 39,718 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,361 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,627 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF07 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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