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DG07 CWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 CWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 136,905 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded / coming away slightly

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,119 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2023 131,119 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,765 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror indicator (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,795 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,039 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,266 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,455 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 40,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,647 miles

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

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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DG07 CWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 DG07 CWK, 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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DG07 CWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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