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DY07 LVN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,171 mi
Last recorded71,171 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 LVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,171 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 70,781 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 56,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes perished and cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes perished and cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 35,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,598 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 28,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,481 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 25,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shape (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front weak cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,781 miles

Engine light on

N/S front tyre perished

N/S rear tyre perished

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 23,781 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

N/S front tyre perished

N/S rear tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,113 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate and crack

Fail 2 Mar 2015 22,113 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear brake slight binding

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate and crack

o/s wiperblade slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,044 miles

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

n/s rear tyre innerwall perished deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,044 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre innerwall perished deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,003 miles

advise full servise and brake overhall.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,097 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 LVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY07 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

DY07 LVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is DY07 LVN safe to buy?

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