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DN56 UDX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 UDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 86,547 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 76,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,301 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,777 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 70,777 miles

Front Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard Flexi (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wall crack (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak Slight leak from radiator joining pipe ()

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front flexi pipe damaged but not leaking

Nearside Front slight bind from brake

Nearside Rear tyre is excessively perished, but not resulting in cord exposure

Offside Front slight bind from brake

Offside Rear Tyre is excessively perished, but not resulting in cord exposure

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

Offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder, worn to 3mm in central tread area

Vehicle has tyres of different size on front axle to that fitted on rear axle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder, worn to 3mm in central tread area

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,706 miles

E C U Light displayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both wishbone rear bushes splitting

engine managment light on

tracking should be checked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general oil leaks

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 UDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

DN56 UDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is DN56 UDX safe to buy?

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