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DS57 TXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 92,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer/ rear box outer casing corroded

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 91,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended upper trim panel around belt lose affecting belt operation (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer/ rear box outer casing corroded

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,405 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear exhaust box weak/rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

v/slight movement at n/s front wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen top up with hot water (8.2.3)

v/slight movement at n/s front wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,968 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,495 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 TXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

DS57 TXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is DS57 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 TXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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