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AD07 DWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,211 miles

Both front electric windows in operative

Engine temperature high whilst on test, cooling appears not to be cutting in

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Accident damage to wing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 76,209 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front electric windows in operative

Engine temperature high whilst on test, cooling appears not to be cutting in

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Accident damage to wing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,813 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 74,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge and slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge and slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,873 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,573 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,895 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,467 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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,819 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,994 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,994 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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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AD07 DWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 AD07 DWY, 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 AD07 DWY registered?

AD07 DWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is AD07 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 DWY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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