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DN56 DNE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been greased and undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 96,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit of passing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underside appear to have been stood and undersealed in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 95,863 miles

Lower suspension conponants corroded

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 95,863 miles

Lower suspension conponants corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 94,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 93,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 91,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 88,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,755 miles

Front Coolant leak lower panel

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

power steering pipe corroded nearside front inner wing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,981 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,897 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,968 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

tread starting to perish on n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,960 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

tread starting to perish on n/s/r tyre

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 DNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DN56 DNE, 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 DN56 DNE registered?

DN56 DNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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