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FD57 DUU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,020 miles

damage to front bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,020 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve clamps missing (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete registration plate damaged (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

damage to front bumper

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,830 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes - offside worse (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,922 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn and perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf & osf rear console bush's split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,160 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

inspection light on

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 4 Nov 2011 38,419 miles

N/S/F Seatbelt twisted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,419 miles

N/S/F Seatbelt twisted.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,195 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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FD57 DUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD57 DUU, 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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FD57 DUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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