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DN57 NGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,847 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Fail 2 Jun 2026 89,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 80,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 74,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,976 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 72,976 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,307 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rwd bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 12,801 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 NGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

DN57 NGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is DN57 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 NGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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