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FE57 YYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,079 mi
Last recorded38,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,079 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 38,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 37,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,885 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 33,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 27,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,208 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 YYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

Is FE57 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 YYJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE57 YYJ have outstanding finance?

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