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DV07 KHD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 KHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 117,908 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn, split, and perished

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front bumper damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever long travel

Pass 24 May 2024 110,200 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

Front brake discs worn

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn low

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear axle and lower spring cups corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 110,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

Front brake discs worn

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn low

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear axle and lower spring cups corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,780 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front brake discs worn

Front bumper damaged

Offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body damage / bumper

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2021 82,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body damage / bumper

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 71,292 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,919 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,469 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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DV07 KHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV07 KHD, 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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DV07 KHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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