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DL07 HTV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 75,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,966 miles

unable to fully inspect nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 70,059 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,903 miles

os indicator side repeater cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,814 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,760 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 HTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL07 HTV registered?

DL07 HTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is DL07 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL07 HTV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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