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DE07 PYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,127 mi
Last recorded106,127 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,127 miles

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

car started to overheat at end of the test - fan not coming on

Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,127 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

car started to overheat at end of the test - fan not coming on

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded *both side* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,156 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *both side* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded *both side* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 and badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone 'A' 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has restricted rotation.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,839 miles

Emissions not tested lambda too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading way to high. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to ply cords on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 and badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone 'A' 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has restricted rotation.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split and geting weak.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,704 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 PYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

DE07 PYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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