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DS57 RFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,304 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,378 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,007 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

both rear tyres 10 years old......4007

covers on underside

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jan 2015 30,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,406 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,846 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 RFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

Is DS57 RFX safe to buy?

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