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DG57 BJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NEEDS ATTENTION (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NEEDS ATTENTION (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,163 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NEEDS ATTENTION (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NEEDS ATTENTIION (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NEEDS ATTENTION (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NEEDS ATTENTIION (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercarriage fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercarriage fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 93,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 85,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 79,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 73,078 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 73,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,777 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,777 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,672 miles

both lower arm bushes starting to split

front pads getting low

offside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,507 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn

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 BJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

DG57 BJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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