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DY07 YYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,913 mi
Last recorded118,913 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 118,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant low (below OE)

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

Front bumper has damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear beam (including suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 113,808 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (LED Fitted) - Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant low (below OE)

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

Front bumper has damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear beam (including suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 112,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle beam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,960 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass damaged

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated parishing (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,859 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust emitting too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,082 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,744 miles

advise that all tyres are showing slight signs of perishing advise to keep an eye on them all.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,218 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 YYK 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 65.4%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

DY07 YYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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