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DA57 RXR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,003 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise gearbox area

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise gearbox area

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,245 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,804 miles

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

engine management light indicates fault

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2016 69,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management light indicates fault

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,474 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 65,474 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2014 59,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,834 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,510 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,104 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 RXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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