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FH57 UGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,583 mi
Last recorded86,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,011 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,809 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,809 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,296 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 80,296 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,354 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,351 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear wheel does not rotate - excessive brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight on rotation

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,008 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres in poor condition wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,747 miles

two elements of high level rear brake light not working

Fail 27 Nov 2014 26,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

two elements of high level rear brake light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2013
Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,304 miles

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 UGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

FH57 UGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is FH57 UGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 UGD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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