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DN56 UDS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 UDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe sleeve corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 62,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe sleeve corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,161 miles

front discs and pads worn low

offside rear tyre cracked

various areas underside corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 43,161 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on the edges x2

front discs and pads worn low

offside rear tyre cracked

various areas underside corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,548 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

front pads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,093 miles

both rear tyres lightly perishing.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,702 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,583 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 UDS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

DN56 UDS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is DN56 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 UDS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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