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DN07 EXE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody and all suspension components have surface corrosion. Both outer sills have light surface corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2025

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody and all suspension components have surface corrosion. Both outer sills have light surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,012 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s/f & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,765 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,407 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,046 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,046 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 78,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,836 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm and has a nail in it

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting is broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 62,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2011 22,879 miles

Both front wipers streaky

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bodywork damage to nearside front.

Pass 26 May 2011 22,879 miles

Both front wipers streaky

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bodywork damage to nearside front.

Pass 27 May 2010 17,013 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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DN07 EXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN07 EXE, 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 DN07 EXE registered?

DN07 EXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is DN07 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN07 EXE shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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