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DA56 PXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 PXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 66,795 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust gases escaping from major leak at flexible pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure lower mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp has water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but held secure by bonnet

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust joint leaking and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,623 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washers leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

under trays damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,889 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play marginal (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

nearside steering rack boot slightly loose

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,109 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 38,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,207 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 33,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 19,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 19,570 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,635 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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DA56 PXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA56 PXB, 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 DA56 PXB registered?

DA56 PXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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