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DL07 FTU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 103,817 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2026 103,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,029 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2025 99,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,974 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'P' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,335 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav clamp from front screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,400 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 46,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,703 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 33,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,436 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,386 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect centre rear belt due to fitted seat cover

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,169 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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DL07 FTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DL07 FTU, 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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DL07 FTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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