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FD57 GAA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,836 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 68,825 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 53,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,282 miles

Rear brake effort on limit o/sweak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,260 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,523 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 41,523 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,340 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,176 miles

n/s headlight top mount broke , not insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,629 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 GAA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAA, 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 FD57 GAA registered?

FD57 GAA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is FD57 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 GAA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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