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AD07 DXU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,191 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 104,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 98,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both N/S/R + O/S/R ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Rear of subframe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER SEEPING (7.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both N/S/R + O/S/R ()

EML on

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

Pass 6 May 2016 58,660 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 47,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 47,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,842 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,872 miles

engine managemnt light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,664 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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AD07 DXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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