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FH57 DFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 DFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,692 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 86,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 79,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 73,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 66,744 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 59,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 43,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,273 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. 185/60r14 Dot 36/07

Pass 11 Nov 2017 33,714 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall. 185/60r14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 33,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front. Pipe broken (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall. 185/60r14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 31,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,431 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 30,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall.185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall.185/60r14

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,584 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 DFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FH57 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

FH57 DFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is FH57 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 DFO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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