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DE07 XTV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,145 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2021 113,936 miles

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) ()

Fail 25 May 2021 113,935 miles

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) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,341 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 95,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,768 miles

Nearside side repeater slightly damaged

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,331 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,753 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,753 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,627 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 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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