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DN57 MWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,926 mi
Last recorded80,926 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 MWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,926 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 80,925 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,662 miles

Rear axle corroded

Under bonnet corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 66,291 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,501 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 29,984 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,783 miles

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

Offside Front Upper anti rollbar drop link ball joint dust cover deteriated slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,294 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,310 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 18,310 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,568 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 MWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN57 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

DN57 MWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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