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DE07 WND

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,683 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both front ABS sensors wiring. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,683 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both front ABS sensors wiring. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,120 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f ABS wire poorly secured

n/s/f headlight damaged

o/s/f ABS wire poorly routed

o/s/f road spring poorly fitted

rear road springs corroded

slight damage to both number plates

windscreen washer pipe split-requires attention

Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f ABS wire poorly secured

n/s/f headlight damaged

o/s/f ABS wire poorly routed

o/s/f road spring poorly fitted

rear road springs corroded

slight damage to both number plates

windscreen washer pipe split-requires attention

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorating

heavy age cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,877 miles

Damage to front of the vehicle

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

Heavy age cracking to offside rear tyre

Heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage to front of the vehicle

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

Heavy age cracking to offside rear tyre

Heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 74,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering starting to fade and discolour (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering starting to fade and discolour (0.1 (b))

heavy grinding noise coming from rear brake drums when rotated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,450 miles

Offside Front excessive wear on inner edge of tyre.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,293 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,309 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 WND is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WND, 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 WND is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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