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MF57 ZBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,528 mi
Last recorded71,528 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 ZBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,674 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,830 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,646 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 68,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 65,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Excessively Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,613 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 32,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 24,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,754 miles

slight cut nsf outer sidewall not reaching cords .

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,565 miles

parking brake lever excessive travel

wiperblades worn

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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MF57 ZBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF57 ZBD, 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 MF57 ZBD registered?

MF57 ZBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is MF57 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 ZBD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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