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DE07 HCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,290 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,657 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,329 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn on inner/outer shoulder.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn on inner/outer shoulder.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 86,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,617 miles

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension arms inner rear suport bushes slightly cracked & perished.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 12 May 2011 40,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight distortion offside front brake

undertrays fitted

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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DE07 HCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE07 HCY, 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 DE07 HCY registered?

DE07 HCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is DE07 HCY safe to buy?

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