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DA56 UZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,457 mi
Last recorded59,457 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 UZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,278 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 38,598 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 36,889 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly split / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly split / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,088 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 24,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges plus deteriorated [cracking/splitting]

Fail 14 Sep 2017 23,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges plus deteriorated [cracking/splitting]

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,316 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,316 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,568 miles

o/s side repeater lens broken

windscreen has light scratches on windscreen zone "A"

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,337 miles

0ffside side repeater has lense damage

front windscreen has damage

Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

0ffside side repeater has lense damage

front windscreen has damage

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,906 miles

front windscreen has damage

handbrake has long travel

offside repeater flasher lense has damage

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,258 miles

front windscreen is marked and also has damage

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 UZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UZX, 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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DA56 UZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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