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DF07 OHC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,563 mi
Last recorded71,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,563 miles

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroding

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,838 miles

offside rear shock absorber worn

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to a major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

offside rear shock absorber worn

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,893 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

offside front brake back plate corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2019 55,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

offside front brake back plate corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake back plate corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,539 miles

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,793 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc back plates corroding

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking, also tyre tread worn close to limits

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking, also tyre tread worn close to limits

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,790 miles

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected!!

offside front tyre has signs of cracking detected!!

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside rear tyre getting worn on inner step tread detected

Fail 5 Jan 2015 35,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected!!

offside front tyre has signs of cracking detected!!

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

offside rear tyre getting worn on inner step tread detected

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread and tyre has signs of cracking detected!!

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,600 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 21 Oct 2011 17,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,052 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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DF07 OHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF07 OHC, 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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DF07 OHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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