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DK57 XEM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,075 mi
Last recorded40,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 40,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Door Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 40,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Door Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 39,771 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction parking permit sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 38,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 33,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,458 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,417 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 28,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,390 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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DK57 XEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK57 XEM, 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 DK57 XEM registered?

DK57 XEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is DK57 XEM safe to buy?

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