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D179 UNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 65,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,007 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin heavily cracked and corroding through.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 44,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,378 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,784 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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D179 UNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D179 UNU, 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 D179 UNU registered?

D179 UNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is D179 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D179 UNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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