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DIB 9860

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 9860
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,731 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed System leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,102 miles

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

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 88,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,576 miles

EPC light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,576 miles

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EPC light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,483 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on edge

rear disc showing wear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 34,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,954 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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DIB 9860 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DIB 9860, 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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DIB 9860 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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