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FH57 DFZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 86,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,891 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,310 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,541 miles

Drivers seat back poorly secured.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,214 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.

Both front tyres deteriorated on outer side walls.

Drivers seat back insecure.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,930 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,434 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,677 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 DFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

FH57 DFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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