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DG07 XML

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,817 mi
Last recorded115,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 XML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,600 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded casing

Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,600 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded casing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,301 miles

Rear silencer casing corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer casing corroding

bonnet safety catch seizing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,828 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 73,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,747 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 XML is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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