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DY07 XAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,320 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,944 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 108,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 96,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,310 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,354 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,569 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 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

DY07 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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