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DE57 GVN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,507 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,507 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,053 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING RACK OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,973 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,778 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,215 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2016 23,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,349 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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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.

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