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FH57 PJY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,659 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure on strut

Offside sill on limit of corrosion

both rear brake back plates near limit of corrosion

fuel cap washer perished

testable components covered

Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,698 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 100,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,289 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 92,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,497 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,426 miles

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

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 80,986 miles

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 Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,692 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension beam axle and components getting corroded in places

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,118 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension axle very slightly corroded in places

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension axle very slightly corroded in places

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,951 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,948 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

fuel filler cap sealing washer getting perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2015 52,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,074 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 21,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 PJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJY, 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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FH57 PJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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