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DY57 GGO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,937 mi
Last recorded60,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,937 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,159 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 59,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,643 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,405 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Large sticker on window screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,432 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,476 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,225 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 GGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO registered?

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

Is DY57 GGO safe to buy?

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