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DC07 FUG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,995 mi
Last recorded155,995 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 FUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,976 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr 185 / 60 , nsr 165 / 65 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf / osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,715 miles

Front CV boots slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2019 132,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 132,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,947 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 97,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 94,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,973 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,973 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,830 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 4 Apr 2011 53,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,287 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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DC07 FUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC07 FUG, 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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DC07 FUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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