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DA56 TYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,913 mi
Last recorded130,913 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 130,913 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,314 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED type. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn/not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush worn/not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side wall has cut but it is not deep enough to see the cord

Fail 31 Jul 2017 111,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front side wall has cut but it is not deep enough to see the cord

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,132 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,252 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 94,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,500 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,961 miles

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage upper dust boot split

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage upper dust boot split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 43,694 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 TYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

DA56 TYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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