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FH57 XFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 53,509 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 50,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 45,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,571 miles

fuel cap sealing device perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,336 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 28,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,016 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,224 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 25,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in offside front anti roll bar

Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 18,087 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 16,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 14,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 8,994 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 XFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH57 XFA registered?

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

Is FH57 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 XFA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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