MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hand brake button damaged
o/s door lock faulty
petrol flap missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust flexi pipe worn.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Travel is high (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber weeping fluid
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever, release button missing still operating correctly.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever, release button missing still operating correctly.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front discs and pads worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front discs and pads worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking between tread block
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DB07 REC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 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 DB07 REC, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DB07 REC registered?
DB07 REC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.
Is DB07 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DB07 REC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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