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FD57 MYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 MYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear chassi rusty

both rear floors rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear outer sills- outer skin holed and rusty

hand brake high

Fail 2 Oct 2021 90,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear chassi rusty

both rear floors rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear outer sills- outer skin holed and rusty

hand brake high

Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,603 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,026 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,006 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,670 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,624 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 55,410 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,451 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels slght binding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 30,357 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 MYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

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

Is FD57 MYR safe to buy?

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