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MW07 ZWR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,477 mi
Last recorded57,477 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 ZWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 57,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,238 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,959 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,389 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,389 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,440 miles

Offside side repeator slight damage

Fail 7 Sep 2018 46,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeator slight damage

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,510 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 24,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 19,161 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,544 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,143 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,329 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 ZWR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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