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DV07 XYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,553 mi
Last recorded110,553 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 XYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,553 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,878 miles

brake warning light on

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2021 102,878 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Hose split (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,995 miles

Front Bumper insecure has been repaired ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,356 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to near side front bumper

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,174 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to front ns bumper

damage to nsr wheel arch

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,814 miles

damage to front ns bumper

damage to nsr wheel arch

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,233 miles

damage to nsf bumper/wing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nsf bumper/wing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,736 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

DV07 XYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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