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DG57 VPO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,239 mi
Last recorded189,239 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 189,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 186,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2022 186,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 182,150 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 176,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2020 176,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 171,548 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 171,548 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 162,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mount bearing slightly rough.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 162,291 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mount bearing slightly rough.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,535 miles

Front both top mount bearings slightly stiff in operation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer skin corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 155,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both top mount bearings slightly stiff in operation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both bump stop covers detached

Rear silencer skin corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,289 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of corrosion exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,392 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of corrosion exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,332 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,332 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,927 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 70,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

DG57 VPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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