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DA57 FTO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,902 mi
Last recorded172,902 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 172,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,972 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,325 miles

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,889 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box wearing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 128,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing

Rear n/s and o/s lights have water in them

Rear n/s andf o/s tyre cracking

back box section of exhaust wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2019 121,717 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing

Rear n/s and o/s lights have water in them

Rear n/s andf o/s tyre cracking

back box section of exhaust wearing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,250 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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DA57 FTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA57 FTO, 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 DA57 FTO registered?

DA57 FTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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