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DG57 UMU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,674 mi
Last recorded37,674 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 37,674 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear drum brakes nosey in the rollers could be like grinding would strongly advise for this to be looked at asap

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,401 miles

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

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,210 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 22,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,941 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 17,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 13,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 13,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 29 Aug 2017 13,316 miles

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,877 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 11,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,978 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,347 miles

offside mirror indicator cracked

tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 7,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 5,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 5,837 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 UMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

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

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