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FE57 YYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,359 mi
Last recorded128,359 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 YYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,891 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 121,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,772 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,305 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear has a low brake effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi to middle (sleeve style clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle seems to be stuck in the lock position (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 91,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,360 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop broken dropped dust cover

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,646 miles

front tyres low & nearly bald on inner edges

rear washer inop

Fail 27 Jun 2015 67,646 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low & nearly bald on inner edges

rear washer inop

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,684 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,684 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,531 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 YYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

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