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DL07 NEF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,885 mi
Last recorded67,885 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,885 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,194 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 54,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,752 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front c.v boot deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,905 miles

front discs slightly worn

front tyre treads low on shoulders

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 8 Aug 2013 25,901 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

front tyre treads low on shoulders

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,047 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,508 miles

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

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 NEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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