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DA56 WYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,804 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,295 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear rear exhaust corroded

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,295 miles

parking brake reserve travel just met

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,698 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and gearbox seem to be sitting at an angle

nearside front seat belt is slow to retract

smell of diesel from engine bay

unable to see coolant level through bottle

very heavy oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 76,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and gearbox seem to be sitting at an angle

nearside front seat belt is slow to retract

oil level on minimum

smell of diesel from engine bay

unable to see coolant level through bottle

very heavy oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

very slight oil leak.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges.

very slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack boot twisted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,690 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,104 miles

Front rear wishbone bushes both deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,104 miles

Front rear wishbone bushes both deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,478 miles

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

o/s bad repair

turbo pipe loose/

Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s bad repair

turbo pipe loose/

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 WYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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