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DS07 VMH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,611 mi
Last recorded97,611 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 VMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,611 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 85,088 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,454 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 73,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,358 miles

plastic underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,337 miles

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

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,711 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 68,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,542 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,865 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,292 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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DS07 VMH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS07 VMH, 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 DS07 VMH registered?

DS07 VMH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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