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FG57 HBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,296 mi
Last recorded94,296 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all steering and suspension components in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2026 94,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all steering and suspension components in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2025 93,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all steering and suspension components in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2025 93,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2024 92,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 91,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 88,642 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2022 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2021 86,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2021 86,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 84,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 82,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,703 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,735 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,474 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,474 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 27 Sep 2012 40,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,095 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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FG57 HBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FG57 HBD, 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 FG57 HBD registered?

FG57 HBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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