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MW07 ZHR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 ZHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,219 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,126 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 78,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,525 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 75,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 74,445 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,170 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,467 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,577 miles

front discs will need replacing next pad change

Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,577 miles

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

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

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)

front discs will need replacing next pad change

Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,264 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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MW07 ZHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 MW07 ZHR, 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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MW07 ZHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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