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DE07 VZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,206 mi
Last recorded122,206 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,206 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 122,205 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 109,320 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 109,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,528 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 98,830 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2019 87,968 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,209 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2017 78,206 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2017 78,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2016 72,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 59,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall perished and both rear tyres made in 2007

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight cracking to the o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,104 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,236 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,859 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 VZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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