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FH57 FVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 92,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,630 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 90,630 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 80,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,696 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 71,696 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,690 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,012 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,658 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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 FVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH57 FVY registered?

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

Is FH57 FVY safe to buy?

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