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FG57 OYA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,847 mi
Last recorded166,847 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 OYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 166,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack a cross the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip about 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 166,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack a cross the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip about 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 154,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 154,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 141,032 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 141,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 133,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 133,635 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 112,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,882 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,882 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,629 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,650 miles

Damage to windscreen not effecting drivers view

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,008 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 80,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 67,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,781 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,873 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 OYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FG57 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

FG57 OYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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