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FE57 OAL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,251 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))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,518 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,268 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 69,260 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,708 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 38,708 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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,935 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 19,941 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,941 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 OAL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

FE57 OAL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2007.

Is FE57 OAL safe to buy?

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