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CY57 FJD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 100,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leading to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leading to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,476 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,282 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge. 185/60x14

Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge. 185/60x14

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,433 miles

Both front tyres feathering on shoulders

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,433 miles

Both front tyres feathering on shoulders

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,869 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,131 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,590 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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CY57 FJD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CY57 FJD, 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 CY57 FJD registered?

CY57 FJD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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