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FH57 UGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,669 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 134,844 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 126,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 117,825 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,108 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 106,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,618 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 105,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated rectified (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,873 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,513 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 UGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

FH57 UGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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