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FE57 MBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,182 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 110,180 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 100,485 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 86,340 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Nov 2022 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2021 78,961 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 11 Dec 2021 78,958 miles

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear slight bind on the brake

Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear slight bind on the brake

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,157 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 MBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE57 MBU, 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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FE57 MBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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