MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust corroded
slight play in inner steering arms
play in steering
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
slight play in both inner rack joints
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE57 WBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WBU, 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 WBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.
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