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FE57 GWA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,579 mi
Last recorded43,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 43,579 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2026 43,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

All tyres deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2025 42,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2025 42,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,201 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,859 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 39,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,247 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 37,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,967 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Tyres perishing

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FUEL CUP SEAL SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Offside Front discs lipped

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,972 miles

offside rear, offside front and nearside front tyres cracking and perishing

surface corrosion to general underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,063 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 22,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,449 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracked.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition/deteriorated.

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover dettatched.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,765 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 GWA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

FE57 GWA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is FE57 GWA safe to buy?

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