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FG57 UAT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded-under body and suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,868 miles

Exhaust emissions passed on limit

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 113,026 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n.s.f link slight play-exhaust flexi blowing-n.s.r spring corroded-n.s.f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,360 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,234 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2019 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rear hockers

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,217 miles

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

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

slight play in offside rear shocker leg

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,118 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arm suspension bushes worn

nsr tyre wearing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,619 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 UAT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG57 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

FG57 UAT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for FG57 UAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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