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FH57 GSO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,200 mi
Last recorded51,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,200 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 51,062 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken and insecure at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot small end of cv boot has broken away (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 38,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 20,898 miles

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 Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filler cap seal just starting to perish slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2016 20,898 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filler cap seal just starting to perish slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 15,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 13,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 8,675 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 8,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

FH57 GSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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