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FE57 NUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 NUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 147,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 140,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 140,672 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 131,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 131,763 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 124,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 114,876 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 107,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 107,228 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,265 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear box corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 May 2018 84,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,551 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,593 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,122 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 NUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE57 NUO registered?

FE57 NUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is FE57 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 NUO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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