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DA56 PXO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,179 mi
Last recorded109,179 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 PXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 109,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,567 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,589 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,297 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 95,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

right rear lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2018 82,717 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding n/s and o/s (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

right rear lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 72,141 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyres worn on inner edges - nearside and offside front

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,641 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades have warning indicators showing but clear glass enough

Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,118 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,674 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 PXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 PXO, 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

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What year was DA56 PXO registered?

DA56 PXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 2007.

Is DA56 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 PXO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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