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DS57 FZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Poor washer jet alignment.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,996 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,830 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 83,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,721 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,453 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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,159 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 FZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

DS57 FZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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