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DN56 VLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2024 94,675 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 63,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,375 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 71,335 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker upper dust covers dropped

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,138 miles

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 31 May 2018 69,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 5 May 2017 65,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi

Fail 5 May 2017 65,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexi

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt localised light fraying to edge (5.2.2a)

eml light on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,142 miles

both rear shocker dust covers worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear shocker dust covers worn

Fail 19 Apr 2014 48,645 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre has inside edge wear

Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,645 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre has inside edge wear

Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,754 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 VLF 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 63.6%.

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 VLF, 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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DN56 VLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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