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FE57 SVU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,089 mi
Last recorded100,089 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 SVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,089 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 77,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 77,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,521 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,050 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear tyres starting to crack.

front disc corroded on faces.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear discs corroded on faces.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,050 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack.

front disc corroded on faces.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear discs corroded on faces.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,006 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

suspect tracking out

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,884 miles

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

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

O/S and N/S rear brake discs corroded on edges of braking area's on inner and outer faces.

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

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

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 SVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

FE57 SVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is FE57 SVU safe to buy?

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