MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle bushes slightly perishing
Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel both sides (1.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear tyres perished both sides
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
Nearside Rear bompstoper worn out
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
n/s r and o/s/r tyres side wall
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged also worn (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DE57 RCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?
DE57 RCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2007.
Is DE57 RCU safe to buy?
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