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FG57 XFW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,752 mi
Last recorded58,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 58,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corrosion and all suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2026 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corrosion and all suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,268 miles

All front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 57,187 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,218 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 56,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,247 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy Flex (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,241 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy Flex (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,852 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,852 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively New blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,116 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Outer cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,487 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,652 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve - clamp rotted (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded in vents (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,163 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,350 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,618 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,650 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,760 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 XFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XFW, 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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FG57 XFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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