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MW07 ZWS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,983 mi
Last recorded47,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 46,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 45,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 41,967 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 40,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 39,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,810 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 31,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,282 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight play

exhaust front pipe flex deteriated

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 21,789 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 21,789 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,314 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 14,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

travel in park brake lever

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZWS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZWS, 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 MW07 ZWS registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW07 ZWS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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