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DV07 WUM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 WUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front hanger missing

n//s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 2 Jan 2020 62,386 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front hanger missing

n//s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,766 miles

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

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

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

rear fog light slightly faded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear fog light slightly faded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,795 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust flexi joint corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust front flexi joint getting corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 44,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust centre brackets getting corroded

exhaust front flexi joint getting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,074 miles

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

exhaust front flexi joint getting corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 38,074 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint getting corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 32,903 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 32,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,406 miles

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

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

all four tyres getting low tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,093 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 17,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,273 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 WUM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV07 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

DV07 WUM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is DV07 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV07 WUM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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