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EA07 DLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,502 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer pipe split

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded and mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and handbrake lever seized (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front washer pipe split

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded and mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Park brake lever not fully returned to stop (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam bush mountings corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 71,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush split/delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Park brake lever not fully returned to stop (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear and noise on rotation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam bush mountings corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,979 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure Back plate fouling brake disc (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,505 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer's (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 60,504 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer's (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,362 miles

Nearside rear calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,022 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,744 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,955 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

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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EA07 DLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 EA07 DLO, 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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EA07 DLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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