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FG57 YVZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 158,611 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Hand brake lever travel too high needs attention (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 146,245 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2022 136,857 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 129,901 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,824 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and splitting

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible support bearing insecure due to broken coil spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 May 2017 109,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 100,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 90,268 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 May 2015 90,268 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 May 2014 78,572 miles

front suspension bushes beginning to split

reverse light inoperative

Fail 8 May 2014 78,572 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension bushes beginning to split

reverse light inoperative

Pass 15 May 2013 69,852 miles

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 15 May 2013 69,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 15 May 2012 58,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,045 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 YVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

Is FG57 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 YVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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