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MF07 ZHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 ZHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 69,813 miles

Central Front exhaust center clamp rusty

Coolant leak coolant temp sensor on side of the rad leaking ()

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 69,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front exhaust center clamp rusty

Coolant leak coolant temp sensor on side of the rad leaking ()

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,428 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,813 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,775 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 38,725 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

o/s indicator ( door mirror) light reduced output

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 22,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 8,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 7,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 7,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 7,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 6,474 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 6,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,000 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 ZHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

Is MF07 ZHY safe to buy?

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