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DY57 CFL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 109,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,441 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,080 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,330 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,908 miles

rear washer inoperative

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,212 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,212 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,002 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,418 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DY57 CFL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY57 CFL, 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 DY57 CFL registered?

DY57 CFL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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