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FH57 UZM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,902 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2025 103,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,763 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,293 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,293 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 97,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

accident damage to n/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 90,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,770 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,391 miles

offside door mirror casing broken

Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside door mirror casing broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,189 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,465 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,465 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 27,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 UZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

FH57 UZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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