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DN56 AJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,369 mi
Last recorded69,369 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,369 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster full of water

Rear exhaust box corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 67,604 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,602 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 65,047 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 65,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,470 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 61,470 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x front d link bushes split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions high at Lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated, middle box holed & rest of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lamp loose & has water in it

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2019 60,065 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe cracked (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated, middle box holed & rest of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear lamp loose & has water in it

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,452 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,315 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,308 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,151 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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DN56 AJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN56 AJX, 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 DN56 AJX registered?

DN56 AJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is DN56 AJX safe to buy?

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