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DF07 OMT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,327 mi
Last recorded200,327 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 OMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 200,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 196,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 192,032 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 191,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2022 181,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 168,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 158,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 149,601 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant warning light flashing

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 15 May 2018 135,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 24 May 2017 125,737 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 24 May 2017 125,737 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover, can't inspect area

under tray, can't inspect area

Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover, can't inspect area

under tray, can't inspect area

Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 109,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,627 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/r tyre hard to rotate, can't fully check wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,627 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

o/s/r tyre hard to rotate, can't fully check wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2011 84,355 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes not visible over covers

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,270 miles

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

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 OMT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 DF07 OMT, 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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What year was DF07 OMT registered?

DF07 OMT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is DF07 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF07 OMT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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