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DS57 EHT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,548 mi
Last recorded139,548 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 139,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,153 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,218 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,834 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The nearside rear tyre is low on tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn down to 2.20 mm and lower on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The ferrules on both rear flexible brake hoses are heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The upper dust covers have dropped on both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,766 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,616 miles

Front No plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,142 miles

Front No plate damaged

Offside Inner steering joint / rack slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2015 62,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve broken (7.1.1)

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

Front No plate damaged

Offside Inner steering joint / rack slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,501 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2012 38,474 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,635 miles

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

brake pipes under floor can not be checked due to covers fitted to floor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,635 miles

brake pipes under floor can not be checked due to covers fitted to floor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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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DS57 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 EHT, 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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DS57 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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