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DA07 SWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 SWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,647 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides - Especially O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively When Freely Turned (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop Lamp - Cracked

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 98,647 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides - Especially O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively When Freely Turned (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop Lamp - Cracked

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 95,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Reverse lights not working

Fail 28 May 2025 95,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 May 2024 92,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 May 2024 92,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,803 miles

no reverse light

offside wing mirror cover damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 90,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing wing mirror cover damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front suspension arm corroded

no reverse light

offside front tyre close to limit on edges

offside wing mirror cover damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,306 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 55,306 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,578 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,777 miles

gear lever faulty

Fail 1 Feb 2014 48,775 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

gear lever faulty

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 44,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,256 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,166 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,166 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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DA07 SWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SWZ, 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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DA07 SWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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