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EX57 FAK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,628 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has high travel advise adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has high travel advise adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,404 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 83,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,880 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,880 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,026 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,252 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,902 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost attachment: play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost attachment: play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear both tyres cracking

light corrosion to some under body components

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 17%

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,551 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays / heat sheildss obscuring some underside components

both rear shock bump stops / dust boots perished

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

rear brakes OS grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteroiated

os rear shock bump stop perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,397 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,339 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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EX57 FAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 EX57 FAK, 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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EX57 FAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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