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DG07 ZKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 ZKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,322 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,903 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,748 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and reear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides scrubbed shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,679 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished and starting to crack

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,679 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,331 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,606 miles

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)

alot of travel in handbrake lever but does not reach the stop

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,604 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 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

DG07 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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