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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front STEERING RACK OIL LEAK
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front both shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle will not open from inside also (6.2.3 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner both inner steering arms have slight free play
Front both shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex starting to come way (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 worn on inside of 2x front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Offside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Offside Front tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE57 GVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DE57 GVN, 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 DE57 GVN registered?
DE57 GVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is DE57 GVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE57 GVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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