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MJ07 ZBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ZBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 124,774 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 121,822 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 121,822 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,793 miles

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

both front suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2023 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front suspension arms slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen washer pipe leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,159 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,966 miles

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

near side front outer cv boot slight leaking

Fail 21 May 2018 97,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

near side front outer cv boot slight leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 86,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhause flexy section detoarited

Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhause flexy section detoarited

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,018 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 ZBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MJ07 ZBV, 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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MJ07 ZBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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