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DE57 TWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,289 mi
Last recorded140,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 TWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 140,289 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 131,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,445 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 106,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both - n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,234 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,232 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also starting to bind (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,915 miles

ns mirror missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,831 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,946 miles

N/s/f tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

N/s/f tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,629 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,666 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 TWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE57 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

DE57 TWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is DE57 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 TWJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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