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DL07 FTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 FTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,088 miles

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,910 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,549 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,504 miles

brake pad light on

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad light on

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2014 41,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,914 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DL07 FTY, 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 DL07 FTY registered?

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

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