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FD57 OYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 OYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,252 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW 24% INBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER FORWARD MOUNT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,409 miles

Excessive travel in hand brake lever

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 108,922 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,260 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outside the centre 3/4 of tread pattern (inner edge). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre bald outside centre 3/4 of tread pattern (inner edge). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outside the centre 3/4 of tread pattern (inner edge). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre bald outside centre 3/4 of tread pattern (inner edge). (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,425 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,393 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)

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 OYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

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

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