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DV07 XYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,910 mi
Last recorded34,910 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,463 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,210 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,266 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Has perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Has perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,021 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished slightly and started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished slightly and started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,123 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly and started to crack.

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,294 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly and started to crack.

Front/centre exhaust sleeve is in poor condition.

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,260 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,173 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 23,173 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,713 miles

Both front tyres have perished and split.

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,661 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,722 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 XYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV07 XYR registered?

DV07 XYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is DV07 XYR safe to buy?

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