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FH57 UPL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,974 mi
Last recorded101,974 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,974 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 101,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 98,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,132 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel binding slighty

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,315 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides trailing arm bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,365 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush deteriorated and worn but not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 83,357 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush deteriorated and worn but not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,435 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to both rear seats ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 77,435 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to both rear seats ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pin hole in it

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,963 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 37,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,426 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges of tread

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 UPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

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

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