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DS57 FWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 72,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,879 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Ecu in engine bay not secured properly (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre DOT CODE 2007

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 66,878 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Ecu in engine bay not secured properly (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre DOT CODE 2007

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,924 miles

ecu insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,710 miles

Both front tyres nearly worn down to wear markers

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,372 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 51,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,524 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 25,359 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,349 miles

n/s/f light unit lense has build up of condensation

Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 7,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 5,996 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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DS57 FWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS57 FWM, 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 DS57 FWM registered?

DS57 FWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is DS57 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 FWM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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