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DG07 RKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,368 mi
Last recorded103,368 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 RKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and joint dry of grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

emissions to be checked on retest

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,856 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated over heated and breaking up (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff

emissions to be checked on retest

Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,054 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders nearly down to ply/cords

Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders nearly down to ply/cords

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,538 miles

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

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,672 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,864 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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DG07 RKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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