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DY56 RWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 RWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 148,353 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 143,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 143,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 139,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 135,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 130,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 130,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 114,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/s/f door mirror lense cracked

Pass 9 May 2017 96,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Inner 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,764 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,053 miles

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

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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DY56 RWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY56 RWN, 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 DY56 RWN registered?

DY56 RWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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