MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Handbrake travel high
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front outer c/v boot deteriorated near securing clip
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort only just meet the required efficiency
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Handbrake travel high
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside headlight cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front outer c/v boot deteriorated near securing clip
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort only just meet the required efficiency
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped to bottom of shock
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside headlight cover has slight deterioration
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped to bottom of shock
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside headlight cover has slight deterioration
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort has only just met the required efficiency
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Engine management warning light on indicating a fault
Handbrake travel high
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
handbrake effort has only just met the required efficiency
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
engine warning light on
Nearside side repeater slightly damaged
both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
undertrays fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside side repeater slightly damaged
both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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DE07 XTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XTV, 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 XTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2007.
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