MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front arm rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corrosion
rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front n/s and o/s trackrod end dust boots worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
Rear exhaust heatsheld brocken
componets underside rusty
engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted
pad light on
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively To excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively To excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusting
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting to excess
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting to excess
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear box corroded
under trays fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear box corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper arm insicure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pad wear warning light on in vehicle
rear wiper arm insicure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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DE57 YDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2007.
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