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FH57 FUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,974 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

handbrake lever long travel.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 108,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split / inner edge perished / screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box rusty

handbrake lever long travel.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,956 miles

Front exhaust flexy poor

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

Nearside Front soft

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 3 of 15 leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2025 106,956 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexy poor

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

Nearside Front soft

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 3 of 15 leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 103,863 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,205 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,843 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,147 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,139 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,693 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,499 miles

Exaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perished but not exposing cord

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,336 miles

offside rear tyre perished but not exposing cord

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,566 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 26,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

FH57 FUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FH57 FUF 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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