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DG57 BHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 BHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 144,578 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on BOTH headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drivers front lower arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance [rear axle] (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deterioraingh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteriorating

underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 136,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside inside edges worn excessively, 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deterioraingh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is deteriorating

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 124,063 miles

The under body has covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The exhaust is deteriorating & corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 124,063 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The exhaust is deteriorating & corroded

The under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,909 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lights coming on with the position lights, incorrect bulb fitted to the nearside rear position light, replaced the bulb (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning replaced the bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,672 miles

The under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 107,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted, 185/60 14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

The under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,642 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,012 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,864 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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DG57 BHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG57 BHZ, 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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What year was DG57 BHZ registered?

DG57 BHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is DG57 BHZ safe to buy?

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