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DG57 VPP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,682 mi
Last recorded150,682 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 150,682 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 150,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 150,674 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear box join has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,180 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Elements of high level stop light not lit. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Elements of high level stop light not lit. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,995 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2019 132,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 125,645 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe-benefit given to presenter (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 108,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,129 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise slight play to both front rack ends at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,647 miles

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

Nearside front fog light lens cracked.

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to inspect inner wings and chassis due to plastic covers.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,647 miles

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

Nearside front fog light lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to inspect inner wings and chassis due to plastic covers.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,371 miles

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

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

all alloy wheels scuffed.

hand brake travel quite high.

scratch on o/s/r door.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

all alloy wheels scuffed.

hand brake travel quite high.

scratch on o/s/r door.

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 VPP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VPP, 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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DG57 VPP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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