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501 DJW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,413 mi
Last recorded22,413 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 DJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 22,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 22,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 22,033 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,056 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 20,829 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness (2.1.5 (a))

o/s rear tyre has general fatique to outer side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,455 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 19,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 18,296 miles

offside front lower suspension bush deteriorated/splitting not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 15,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 14,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 11,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 9,616 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 9,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,607 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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501 DJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 501 DJW, 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 501 DJW registered?

501 DJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is 501 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 501 DJW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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