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DY07 EFW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 EFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 82,430 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 out of 2 inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

warning light indicates a service is due

Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread advise to replace ASAP 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 out of 2 inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

warning light indicates a service is due

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed advise to change asap 185/60/14 82T

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" flat blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" flat blade (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed advise to change asap 185/60/14 82T

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,319 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 13,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,677 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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DY07 EFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY07 EFW, 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 DY07 EFW registered?

DY07 EFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is DY07 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 EFW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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