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DG07 HWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,009 mi
Last recorded114,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 104,991 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 107,637 miles

slight leak from o/s cv boot

Fail 23 May 2020 107,637 miles

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

slight leak from o/s cv boot

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 72,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,393 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

nsr tyre M+S winter tread type

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,480 miles

All wipers smear.

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,480 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

All wipers smear.

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

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 HWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

DG07 HWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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