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DE57 XVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,740 mi
Last recorded35,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,740 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror backing damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,909 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 34,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,091 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 34,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 32,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 30,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,051 miles

under trays

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,761 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 22,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 20,981 miles

slight damage to nsf

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,987 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 XVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

DE57 XVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is DE57 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 XVH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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