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DE07 HDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,234 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,321 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 54,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,808 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 70,830 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated wet and misty (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear service brake just met requirements

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,596 miles

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 26,586 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken at tip (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracking between tred (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front slight smeering of both front wippers

Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,161 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2011 10,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,463 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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DE07 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE07 HDU, 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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DE07 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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