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DL07 NCN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,148 mi
Last recorded157,148 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 NCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 157,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 157,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 151,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 151,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box and centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi center box and connection area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 135,193 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 135,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,382 miles

Offside Front play in rack end

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres misshaped

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,558 miles

Just passed emissions test on CO

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,347 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,784 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f fog light lense damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,840 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,676 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,084 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,531 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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