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DA57 KGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,095 mi
Last recorded159,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 KGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess near rear clamp . (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 159,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess near rear clamp . (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 156,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 151,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 151,861 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS L.ITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 149,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS L.ITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 144,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 144,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 142,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 138,812 miles

Front both front tyres edge worn

Offside Front side repeater damage

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,209 miles

offside door mirror side repeater damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 135,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside door mirror side repeater damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,357 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,361 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,413 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 123,905 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,585 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,835 miles

tested wet.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 46,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,556 miles

pad warning light on dash

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 KGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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