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L80 DCW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 DCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 83,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,741 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 83,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L80 DCW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L80 DCW, 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

How do I check the history of L80 DCW?

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What year was L80 DCW registered?

L80 DCW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is L80 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 DCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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