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MD07 DFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,907 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,907 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper mount and bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,555 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,675 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,454 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,688 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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MD07 DFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD07 DFC, 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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MD07 DFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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