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DG57 ZXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 148,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody Genarel Corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2024 148,424 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody Genarel Corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,099 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2022 133,099 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2021 121,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At Upper Point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At Upper Point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,439 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At Upper Point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At Upper Point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,884 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Aug 2016 80,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit especially inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,081 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,596 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,574 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,068 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 ZXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

DG57 ZXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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