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FD57 DVB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,534 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 118,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 99,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,792 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield is insecure

oil residue on the engine

Fail 6 Oct 2022 82,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield is insecure

oil residue on the engine

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,948 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 74,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working In door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear (Both) Tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 38,894 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 31,443 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,982 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 DVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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