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DV57 YWG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,248 mi
Last recorded178,248 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 YWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 178,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 178,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 170,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 160,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 146,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,882 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,033 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,087 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,750 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,750 miles

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

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

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 YWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

DV57 YWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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