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DA57 GVV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 46,064 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,246 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 45,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 43,981 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition / corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 43,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges almost to cords 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition / corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge almost to cords 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer in poor condition / corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165 70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer in poor condition / corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 20+kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30+ kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,288 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 17,506 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,506 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 GVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA57 GVV, 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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DA57 GVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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