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DN57 TCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,136 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 106,136 miles

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

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 Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,242 miles

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

noise from o/s steering rack but nff

Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,391 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 71,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn more to outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,217 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 58,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,840 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,456 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,543 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 TCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN57 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

DN57 TCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is DN57 TCJ safe to buy?

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