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FG57 YVX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 144,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 144,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Front flexi major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 131,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak from washer bottle area

Fail 21 Nov 2023 125,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak from washer bottle area

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,409 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge badly worn (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,533 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,640 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2019 91,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,899 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 85,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,270 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,433 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,017 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 YVX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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