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MF07 ZHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 ZHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,285 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,300 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,161 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,622 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,033 miles

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Rear TYRES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,094 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,521 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,521 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,511 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,820 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,466 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,466 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 16,282 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 ZHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHU, 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 MF07 ZHU registered?

MF07 ZHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is MF07 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF07 ZHU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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