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DN57 USO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,200 mi
Last recorded167,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 USO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 167,200 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 167,198 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2025 159,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 159,765 miles

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 148,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe end corrored (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 148,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe end corrored (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 139,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 May 2023 139,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 135,372 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Dirt in off side mirror indicator light reducing light output

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin and brake discs worm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Near side rear and off side rear suspension dust cover/bump stops broken

Near side track rod end dust cover badly perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread void on inner edge and VERY close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 135,372 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Dirt in off side mirror indicator light reducing light output

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin and brake discs worm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Near side rear and off side rear suspension dust cover/bump stops broken

Near side track rod end dust cover badly perished

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread void on inner edge and VERY close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,364 miles

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

Headlamps tarnished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,353 miles

INSP light illuminated indicating that a service is due.

Offside Front seat back release lever missing.

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroding and breaking away.

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Washer pipe holed by nearside bonnet hinge.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,212 miles

near side front and off side front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating - splitting at ends

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating-corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 105,609 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,350 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,457 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,685 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on outer edges due to tread design

nearside number plate light loose but still illuminating plate

nearside rear lower sidelight out

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,244 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,294 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 USO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USO, 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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DN57 USO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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