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DF57 UOY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,153 mi
Last recorded154,153 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 154,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 154,153 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,692 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 144,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 134,897 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corossion on offside front wing and both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 128,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 100,060 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,782 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,595 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,133 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,133 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,706 miles

front discs slightly scored and lipped

rear discs scored and lipped.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,623 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,623 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted with corrosion (rears excessivly pitted).

O/S and N/S rear tyres perished and cracking slightly on shoulders and tread area.

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

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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DF57 UOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF57 UOY, 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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DF57 UOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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