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DE07 WOJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 108,860 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 2 bulbs in lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Has 2 bulbs in lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 108,744 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Led lamp in mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Led lamp in mirror. (4.4.1 (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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has 2 bulbs in lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Has 2 bulbs in lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,850 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 102,849 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,438 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi joint broken

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

exhaust flexi pipe broken

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

exhaust flexi pipe broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,700 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 56,551 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,219 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,636 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,885 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 WOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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