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DV57 YVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 99,982 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner,stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 May 2022 80,388 miles

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

Nearside Front piece broken off seat belt stalk cover

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler cap seal ring starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2022 80,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front piece broken off seat belt stalk cover

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler cap seal ring starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2021 74,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,850 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 73,850 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,585 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn below minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,058 miles

n/s rear lower side light not working

rear tyres perished on sidewalls dated 2007 185/60/14

service light on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perrished

both front tyres worn low 185/60/14

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,175 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2011 22,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,319 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,957 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 YVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YVY, 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 DV57 YVY registered?

DV57 YVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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