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D25 CTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,671 mi
Last recorded93,671 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,636 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

long footbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 76,909 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,424 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,424 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 69,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Mounting bolt insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Seat-belts not inspected

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 49,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 43,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 41,007 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 38,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,478 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,408 miles

NSF TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLIT IN NO CORDS SHOWING!!

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,461 miles

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)

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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D25 CTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D25 CTY, 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 D25 CTY registered?

D25 CTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is D25 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 CTY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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