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DS57 RGV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 RGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,784 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,750 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose on rack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,263 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Screenwasher pipe leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,263 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Screenwasher pipe leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 7 May 2014 76,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,983 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 RGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

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

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