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DV07 MYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,305 mi
Last recorded74,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 MYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,066 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 61,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover not on right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre been repaired on inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner edge low but has raised edges

Fail 28 May 2019 57,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low and pattern poor (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover not on right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre been repaired on inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner edge low but has raised edges

Pass 21 May 2018 48,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside mirror glass chipped and glass insecure on backing

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 28,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on dash

Nearside mirror glass chipped and glass insecure on backing

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 25,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 20,661 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 15,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 9,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,106 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 MYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MYK, 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 DV07 MYK registered?

DV07 MYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is DV07 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV07 MYK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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