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DE57 TWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,372 miles

both front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges advise replacement

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,369 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

advise mil light indicates fault

both front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 108,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,439 miles

brake pads appear low

Pass 10 May 2014 77,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover on both sides

Pass 29 May 2013 65,758 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,481 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE57 TWU registered?

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

Is DE57 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 TWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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