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MJ07 GZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,964 mi
Last recorded55,964 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 51,727 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 47,890 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,146 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 43,093 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,255 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,429 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 34,429 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

No coolant in coolant bottle

Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

No coolant in coolant bottle

Pass 21 Feb 2015 23,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 5,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,485 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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MJ07 GZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ07 GZU, 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 MJ07 GZU registered?

MJ07 GZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 GZU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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