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DE07 UVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,945 miles

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

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

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

o/s outter sill damaged

rear axle corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2024 106,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s outter sill damaged

rear axle corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounts (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,137 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front fleible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F & O/S/F inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounts (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,840 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 30 Sep 2022 89,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,641 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,657 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 69,359 miles

Offside Rear starting to perish on side wall

Pass 21 May 2018 67,556 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 11 May 2018 67,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2017 64,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,772 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 46,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,690 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small gouge in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,199 miles

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

small gouge in n/s/f tyre wall

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 UVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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