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DS56 AMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,548 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 84,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,268 miles

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

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

advise osr tyres has signs of being run flat on side wall

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2009 33,903 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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DS56 AMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS56 AMX, 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 DS56 AMX registered?

DS56 AMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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