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FD57 HWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,947 mi
Last recorded190,947 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 HWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 190,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 190,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 178,290 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f ball joint boot badly perished

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 22 Dec 2022 178,290 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

front pads getting low

n/s/f ball joint boot badly perished

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 25 Nov 2021 170,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 166,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Front stonechips windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2020 166,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Front stonechips windscreen

brake warning sign in the dash board

Pass 2 Jan 2020 162,577 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,473 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 143,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 129,118 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 113,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 86,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle tested wet

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,704 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,888 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2010 4,249 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 HWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FD57 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

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

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