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DY07 UAO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,379 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing badly dented (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,738 miles

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,639 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,557 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,555 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn

exhaust heatshield insecure above rear silencer

passenger front seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,090 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,090 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water on inside of the lens (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 57,194 miles

Upper front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front C.V gator has a small split

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water on inside of the lens (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,323 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,064 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,521 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 45,521 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,328 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 UAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

DY07 UAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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