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FE57 GVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 107,411 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 107,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,396 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,190 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 100,180 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 90,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 82,347 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2016 82,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,508 miles

fronmt number plate cracked

fuel feed pipe to tandem pump damp

rear washer not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,499 miles

Both rear bump stops perished & broken

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,696 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,696 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2011 38,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,314 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,087 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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FE57 GVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FE57 GVW, 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 FE57 GVW registered?

FE57 GVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is FE57 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 GVW 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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