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DA56 SVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 112,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,177 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish

center seat belt buckle cover missing

exhaust system corroding

hand brake lever travel high

offside front drive shaft corroding

offside rear light unit lens damaged (light output not affected

outer shoulder wear to the nearside front tyre

surface corrosion to rear axle

surface corrosion to the offside front wishbone

Pass 20 Jan 2019 80,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,692 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,698 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner mounting bushes badly split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 126,737 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner mounting bushes badly split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,685 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside of windscreen badly cracked outside of swept area.

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

Parking brake will require adjustment soon (travel)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,685 miles

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

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside of windscreen badly cracked outside of swept area.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake will require adjustment soon (travel)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 60,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,728 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,514 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 SVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

DA56 SVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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