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DE57 UXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,647 mi
Last recorded107,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,647 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,732 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,902 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,098 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,987 miles

Advise front nearside tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Advise front offside tyre is perishing/cracking with age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,496 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UXA, 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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DE57 UXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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