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DA57 HHS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,843 mi
Last recorded157,843 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 157,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 157,827 miles

High hand brake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 157,827 miles

High hand brake travel

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,166 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,044 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 150,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 143,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 143,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,489 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 87,063 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,842 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 75,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,763 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 HHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

DA57 HHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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