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MA57 DBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,532 mi
Last recorded95,532 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in rack end, but not excessive

Offside Rear o.s.r brake is slightly binding, but not excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in rack end, but not excessive

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o.s.r brake is slightly binding, but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,394 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 74,394 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,018 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,411 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,070 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,692 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 16,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MA57 DBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA57 DBX, 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 MA57 DBX registered?

MA57 DBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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