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DV57 ECJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes under chassis rail (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses - greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 56,933 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/arch corner close to suspension and seatbelt mounting points holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses - greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust flexi outer braiding deterioated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both foam bump stops perished

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone/console bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust flexi outer braiding deterioated

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both foam bump stops perished

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,336 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust flexi outer braiding deteriorated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and arch corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount/console bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console/rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console/rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,846 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under inner wing from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split

all brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,489 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,630 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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DV57 ECJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV57 ECJ, 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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DV57 ECJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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