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FH57 NPC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,223 mi
Last recorded78,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 NPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2026 78,223 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected fluid dripping from drum (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and under inflated strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,131 miles

Brake Pad Light Illuminated - Pads Ok

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel - Some Reserve Left

Rear Exhaust Silencer Poor Condition - No Leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,131 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure And Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake Pad Light Illuminated - Pads Ok

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever High Travel - Some Reserve Left

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated - No Leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure And Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake Pad Light Illuminated - Pads Ok

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever High Travel - Some Reserve Left

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated - No Leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 marshall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 marshall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,385 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 marshall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 marshall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,246 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,953 miles

Brake wear indicator light on - pads o.k.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear indicator light on - pads o.k.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 58,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,712 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,526 miles

Nearside washer pipe leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,189 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,211 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)

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 NPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel 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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

FH57 NPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is FH57 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 NPC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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