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DG07 CWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,443 mi
Last recorded106,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 CWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,604 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,151 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 76,181 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 64,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,759 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,566 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,744 miles

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

Wipers Smeary.

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 CWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CWO, 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 DG07 CWO registered?

DG07 CWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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The MOT history for DG07 CWO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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