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DG07 XSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 59,370 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,151 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,596 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,418 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,457 miles

under body trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,122 miles

Spare tyre defective nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 43,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,184 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,264 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,805 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 21,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,147 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 XSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

DG07 XSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DG07 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG07 XSV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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