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FE57 YWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 YWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 154,204 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 154,204 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,765 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 147,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 142,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,322 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,009 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2021 137,006 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,071 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,119 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 133,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,599 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,931 miles

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

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2015 110,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,019 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 5 Sep 2012 66,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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