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DY07 OZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 OZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 155,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 2 bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light cracked

sills welded and undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2021 148,289 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,212 miles

Both front Inner Steering Arm Track Tie Rod End slightly play.

Both rear tail lenses slightly crack

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower osf repeater lens broken and small part missing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 138,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front Inner Steering Arm Track Tie Rod End slightly play.

Both rear tail lenses slightly crack

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower osf repeater lens broken and small part missing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 135,993 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

both front inner tie rods have play

both front outer cv boots split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

both front shock absorbers leaking

both rear lamps cracked

both rear side lights have 50% working

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Sides (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,413 miles

slight wear in inner steering joints

Fail 7 Feb 2014 96,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in inner steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,051 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 520,546 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r light cluster slightly cracked

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 OZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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