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AV57 DBO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,412 mi
Last recorded63,412 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 55,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,017 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 55,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear bleed nipple snapped (no signs of leaks)

Nearside n/s mirror indicator lense has a small crack

front flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

front washer pipe split but still provides fluid to screen

Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deterioratig

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,776 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,259 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 11 Jun 2015 26,961 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,235 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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AV57 DBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV57 DBO, 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 AV57 DBO registered?

AV57 DBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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