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DY57 CHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 126,238 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 120,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,144 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from intermediate to rear section sealing joint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated REQUIRES RECTIFICATION PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION DATE (6.1.7 (g) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Rear subframe coil spring mounting plate impact damaged but adversely affecting operation/security

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NOTABLE BUT NOT FAILABLE ()

Offside Rear Brake binding - not excessively

Offside Rear Footbrake performance low in comparison to nearside JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR IMBALANCE FOR MOT - advise further investigation between inspection dates.

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside in lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,689 miles

Advised owner of exhaust emissions JUST MEETING requirements - recommend petrol treatment over course of next 12 months prior to next inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,710 miles

Nearside side repeater

Nearside washer hose split

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,771 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

Hand brake nearing end of travel

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter minor leak of grease

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,335 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,038 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,375 miles

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

Offside rear wheel has slight binding

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,648 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,302 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,084 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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DY57 CHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY57 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

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

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