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AT57 FYM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 FYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,982 miles

engine management light on dash

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,492 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,492 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,152 miles

front console bushes starting to perish

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre treads on 2mm

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre treads on 3mm

rear bump stop/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,756 miles

front pipe exhaust flexi worn

suspension console mounts perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,664 miles

Front brake pads getting low (close to wear sensor)

Front suspension arms , rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front seatbelt twisted

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

Rear bump-stops slightly deteriorated

STRONG ADVICE: REAR TYRES BELOW 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,588 miles

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear Tyres, Tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2010 24,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear Tyres, Tread depth low on inner edge

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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AT57 FYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AT57 FYM, 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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AT57 FYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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