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DV57 YWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 YWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 124,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,132 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,419 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder - tread 3.2 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder - tras 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder - tread 3.2 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder - tras 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,057 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,802 miles

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,802 miles

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60hr14 (4.1.E.1)

brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,292 miles

advise nearside rear inner tyre wall slight cracking

advise slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,973 miles

console bushes splitting

handbrake travel

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,788 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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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