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FH57 BZD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,421 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 108,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,232 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Front corrosion to running gear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,307 miles

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

corrosion to running gear

Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to running gear

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,981 miles

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn / splitting.

Both the rear shocker covers are worn.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn / splitting.

Both the rear shocker covers are worn.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,709 miles

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn.

The off side rear shocker cover is getting worn.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,709 miles

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The off side rear shocker cover is getting worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,657 miles

the near side rear and off side rear axle bushes are starting to get worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,371 miles

the near side front outer c.v boot is getting worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 55,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,915 miles

offside front and 2 x rear tyres are perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 24,744 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,744 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension 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 4 Oct 2010 9,106 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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FH57 BZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH57 BZD, 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 FH57 BZD registered?

FH57 BZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is FH57 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 BZD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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