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MW07 ZWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 ZWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside, nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes worn both sides

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2024 95,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 95,805 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 25 May 2022 82,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 77,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,493 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 72,492 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, worn on outer edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2019 67,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, worn on outer edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,793 miles

slight movement at the upper attachment of the nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,956 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread/perishing outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,214 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,214 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,152 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers judder.

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 ZWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW07 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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