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DK07 WMA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,905 mi
Last recorded114,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 114,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 113,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,032 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 106,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,062 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,933 miles

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front wipers worn

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both N/S&O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,933 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front wipers worn

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both N/S&O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,817 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,599 miles

Nearside Door mirror missing.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt around its shaft and is leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link joint gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror missing.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,605 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot has a small split in the boot at the rear near to the clip but still secure and covering joint at time of test (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pad wear lead broken off brake pad

Nearside Rear tyre , wearing low on tread wear indicator blocks 3mm

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the tread area, and cracking starting in the tread areas and outer sidewall

brake pad wear warning light displayed on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 91,393 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,790 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,053 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 21,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,448 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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DK07 WMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK07 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

DK07 WMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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