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DS57 FZR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear back box exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 100,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,970 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,970 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,899 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing has slight noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,310 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,675 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,384 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 FZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS57 FZR registered?

DS57 FZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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