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DG57 KGX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 105,110 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 105,069 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension and subframe heavy corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavy corroded

Rear suspension and subframe heavy corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sidelight lamp water ingress

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,524 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 104,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,990 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 39,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,233 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 KGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG57 KGX registered?

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

Is DG57 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 KGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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