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DN57 EUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 EUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,073 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear middle seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,559 miles

Handbrake lever high

Middle rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,786 miles

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear middle seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear middle seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,934 miles

Front bumper/grill slightly loose

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,800 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,315 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven tread wear and perished

front under tray insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front under tray insecure

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

both rear tyres uneven tread wear and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,876 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front perished in tread

both rear tyres perished and uneven tread wear

under trays fitted and sill covers

Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,876 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front perished in tread

both rear tyres perished and uneven tread wear

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oversills fitted

tyres slightly cracking in tread & rears slightly uneven on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oversills fitted

tyres slightly cracking in tread & rears slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,241 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,455 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 EUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

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

Is DN57 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 EUA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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