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FG57 YUX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 98,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,900 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,626 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2019 85,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner gater split

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,459 miles

Front no.plate cracked

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounted bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounted bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front no.plate cracked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,763 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,626 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 YUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUX, 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 FG57 YUX registered?

FG57 YUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is FG57 YUX safe to buy?

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