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DG07 VOB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 108,290 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 108,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wishbone coroding

Fail 1 Oct 2019 105,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wishbone coroding

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,997 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and osf. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,988 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,800 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 63,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 51,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,275 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 46,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,891 miles

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 VOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

DG07 VOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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