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DG57 OFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undercarriage corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undercarriage corrosion.

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osf/Nsf suspension arms corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2023 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Osf/Nsf suspension arms corroded.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,013 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,568 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2021 73,568 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,314 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,357 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,279 miles

Nearside wing repeator fading

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,539 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 43,539 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre treads split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 31,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,045 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 OFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

DG57 OFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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