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DK07 WLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,036 mi
Last recorded147,036 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 WLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 147,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 141,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 136,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 131,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,350 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 118,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,873 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,873 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,376 miles

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

washer pipe split

Fail 15 Jun 2019 104,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

washer pipe split

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,020 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 1 Apr 2017 92,020 miles

Electrical wiring insecure from battery through nearside front door shut (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has screw in centre of tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,256 miles

brake pad warning light on - front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,977 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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DK07 WLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK07 WLZ, 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 DK07 WLZ registered?

DK07 WLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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The MOT history for DK07 WLZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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