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DY07 VLP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 95,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 95,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,828 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,811 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,235 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 35,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (LED) (1.4.A.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

coolant level slightly low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,814 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,532 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn to between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,285 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nsf headlight manual up and down motor clicking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,014 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,639 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 VLP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

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