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MA07 DVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,710 mi
Last recorded205,710 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 205,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 203,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 203,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 199,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 194,925 miles

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

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

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

oil sump corrodded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 194,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil sump corrodded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 192,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 192,374 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2019 172,503 miles

Oil sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 172,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 156,475 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 156,035 miles

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

Both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 140,198 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 140,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sump corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,605 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,005 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 15,005 miles

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

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

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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MA07 DVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA07 DVW, 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 MA07 DVW registered?

MA07 DVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is MA07 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA07 DVW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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