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DN57 YOD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 YOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,312 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak from lower near side of radiator area ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted, inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small bulge and slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,052 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,551 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,856 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 68,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,883 miles

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

Rear wiper smears screen

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,883 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear wiper smears screen

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,829 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 58,829 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,837 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 YOD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

DN57 YOD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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