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DY07 TZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 TZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,307 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeves loose

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clip covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

brake pad warning lights on plugs missing n/s front

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front exhaust sleeves loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clip covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning lights on plugs missing n/s front

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,296 miles

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

inspection light on

Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,296 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

inspection light on

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread (3/4mm

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,226 miles

driver seat tilt (passenger access) not working

Fail 1 Sep 2017 100,226 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

driver seat tilt (passenger access) not working

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,147 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,117 miles

Centre parking brake leaver has permissible travel adjustment or repair on next service may be required

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 84,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the rear offside brake is draging slightly may need ajustment or repair

Pass 31 May 2013 75,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,825 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,873 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,873 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection of bake pipes

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 TZZ 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 64.7%.

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 TZZ, 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 DY07 TZZ registered?

DY07 TZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is DY07 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 TZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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