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FH57 CAV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 41,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 25,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible inner sidewall when rubber turned back (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail and a screw in tyre at different places ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 21,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is cracking, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is cracking, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 21,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the lower suspension arm rear bush has snapped on the top rubber support coursing excessive movement under test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is cracking, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is cracking, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 19,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,265 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,400 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 CAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAV, 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 FH57 CAV registered?

FH57 CAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is FH57 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 CAV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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