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DN07 XZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 XZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 158,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 151,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 151,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 m2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 140,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,869 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 131,858 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 130,786 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 130,785 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 118,363 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS outer casings faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,068 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear beam corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,937 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2019 90,901 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,041 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 80,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,306 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,306 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,112 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished worn on outer edge also has a nail 185/60/r14/82h

o/s/f o/s/r both worn on inner edges also on 2ml

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,430 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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DN07 XZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

DN07 XZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for DN07 XZU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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