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FH57 UPW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 111,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,898 miles

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 25 Nov 2023 97,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,319 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,975 miles

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

backbox deteriated

Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,961 miles

nearside front side repeater damaged

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Dec 2015 53,208 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,208 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear brake binding

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,109 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 UPW 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

Is FH57 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 UPW 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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