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FH57 DFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 145,232 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 138,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,027 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,334 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 102,300 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,628 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut but no codes

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut and codes

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut but no codes

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut and codes

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre badly cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,903 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 DFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

FH57 DFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is FH57 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 DFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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