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MJ07 ZBT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 82,230 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,841 miles

Drivers seat worn

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

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

Offside Front Fog light missing

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 75,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Drivers seat worn

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

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

Offside Front Fog light missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 62,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 49,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 15,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 9,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,383 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 ZBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

MJ07 ZBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 ZBT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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