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DL07 NCF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,383 mi
Last recorded109,383 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,383 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 109,383 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 104,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 96,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 96,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,817 miles

Rear Reversing Lights Not Working

Fail 24 Aug 2021 83,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Reversing Lights Not Working

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a repairable puncture.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 74,130 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a repairable puncture.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,726 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,074 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,602 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,832 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,440 miles

os side repeater cracked but working ok

Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

os side repeater cracked but working ok

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 NCF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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