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DV57 UPH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,213 mi
Last recorded174,213 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 UPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 174,213 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge

Offside Front wing is corroded but not holed

Fail 22 Dec 2025 174,213 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge

Offside Front wing is corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Oct 2024 164,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,814 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,708 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,000 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but cords not showing

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2019 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but cords not showing

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2014 67,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,003 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,536 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 14 Jan 2011 36,009 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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DV57 UPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DV57 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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