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FH57 XFF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,824 mi
Last recorded71,824 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

oil leak

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,307 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 57,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratchs (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres staring to crack

signs of leak on air conditioning pipe

Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,000 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light high level (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres staring to crack

signs of leak on air conditioning pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 35,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,329 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

light scratching on windscreen zone a

Fail 1 Dec 2010 13,329 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light scratching on windscreen zone a

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 XFF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

Is FH57 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 XFF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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