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DY07 EHC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,099 mi
Last recorded142,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,099 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 141,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp Edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gear Box Mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Back Box Shell Corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 140,871 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Handbrake traveler high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil filler cap slight loose slight leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle fitted with undertray limiting view on some components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,222 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 127,211 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,949 miles

Front tyres wearing to inner edge

Under trays ftd

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight traces of grease from gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,421 miles

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

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,586 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)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate,

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,882 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,887 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 EHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHC, 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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DY07 EHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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