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DE07 RGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,245 mi
Last recorded76,245 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,245 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 76,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,354 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 68,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 58,977 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,114 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 57,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,356 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,320 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres perished on tread area

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre slight distort

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,073 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,685 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2010 20,205 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 RGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

DE07 RGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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