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FH57 UHT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,361 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides light out put reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 101,361 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides light out put reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern hazy, polish req'd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern hazy, polish req'd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern hazy, polish req'd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern hazy, polish req'd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,648 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,017 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,144 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,331 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 UHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

Is FH57 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 UHT 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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