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FD57 OYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,716 mi
Last recorded75,716 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 OYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 75,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,989 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 70,975 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 66,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 66,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge down to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,369 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished (185/60/14)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,310 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,276 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under Trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under Trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,786 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 39,786 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,599 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,599 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,292 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,805 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 OYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

FD57 OYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FD57 OYF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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