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DY57 CHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,888 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,328 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,092 miles

power steering pipe damp

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,986 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,391 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 CHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY57 CHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY57 CHX registered?

DY57 CHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is DY57 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 CHX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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