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DG57 UNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,831 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 84,783 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer feed pipe leaking

Pass 25 May 2021 78,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,201 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 47,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,360 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 UNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

DG57 UNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is DG57 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 UNF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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