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DS07 XTH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 XTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,072 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 86,893 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,910 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded away. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Park brake very low performance. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,974 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,014 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished !!!

Fail 29 Dec 2015 50,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished !!!

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,429 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished !!!

oil leak !!!

Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 31,845 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bth front tyres are just legal

Fail 12 Nov 2012 23,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bth front tyres are just legal

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,871 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 XTH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS07 XTH, 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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DS07 XTH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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