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FD57 TSO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

fog light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2024 92,222 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

fog light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 72,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt bit slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the limit of 1.6mm (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,920 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 45,920 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,942 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 32,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn smooth on both edges, and below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn smooth on both edges, and below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 13,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,502 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 TSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TSO, 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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FD57 TSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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