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DN57 ENV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension Has Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,025 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 77,009 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,147 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 72,146 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, smooth on inner and perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Washer pipe split N/S

Fail 17 Apr 2023 66,728 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Main beam constantly on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, smooth on inner and perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Washer pipe split N/S

Pass 13 Apr 2022 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and perished/cuts 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,046 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust blow in center box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and perished/cuts 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,670 miles

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2014 43,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,647 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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DN57 ENV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN57 ENV, 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 DN57 ENV registered?

DN57 ENV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is DN57 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 ENV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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