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FH57 UGP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,075 mi
Last recorded156,075 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 156,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s f and o\s f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 156,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 11 May 2023 148,286 miles

Rear back-box outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 148,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back-box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 141,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 141,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 136,944 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 133,607 miles

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

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

underneath corroded / suspension corroded / exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 133,607 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator missing repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underneath corroded / suspension corroded / exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower sill and wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,930 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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 115,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,747 miles

front brake pads on limit

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre slightly de-flated

several l.e.ds inoperative in centre stop light

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads on limit

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre slightly de-flated

several l.e.ds inoperative in centre stop light

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,239 miles

front number plate cracked

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,230 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,948 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 85,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,071 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 UGP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

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

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