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DG57 CXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 CXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 79,929 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 79,929 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,134 miles

reverse light not working

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,131 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reverse light not working

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 27 Nov 2023 71,823 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,600 miles

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,937 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,830 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,490 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 29,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,117 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,117 miles

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

service light on

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 CXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

DG57 CXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is DG57 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 CXB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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