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DA07 RHK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 RHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

o/s sunvisor clip broken

Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,087 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s r & o/s/r adult belts not tested ()

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak noted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,032 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s r & o/s/r adult belts not tested ()

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak noted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,602 miles

All tyre 'low' on treads

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,232 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres very low on treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,308 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)

o/s mirror cover loose / n/s/r tyre cracking / front no plate cracked / rear indicators discolouring

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,020 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded/rear hanger missing but secure / o/s headlight loose but not insecure / rear tyres cracking / rear indicators discolouring / front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,020 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded/rear hanger missing but secure / o/s headlight loose but not insecure / rear tyres cracking / rear indicators discolouring / front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,989 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking / o/s/r shocker casing loose / rear indicators discolouring

Pass 25 May 2012 34,428 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking / o/s/r shocker casing loose

Pass 3 May 2011 29,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,406 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 23,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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DA07 RHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA07 RHK, 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 DA07 RHK registered?

DA07 RHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is DA07 RHK safe to buy?

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