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FH57 ZBC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ZBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,736 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner edge worn smooth and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive paint bubbling[outer body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [axle] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brakes noisy in brake tester

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner edge worn smooth and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive paint bubbling[outer body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [axle] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brakes noisy in brake tester

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower transmission sump corroded[marked with yellow chalk]

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover lightly cracking

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

Rear rear brakes noisy in brake tester

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,853 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower transmission sump corroded[marked with yellow chalk]

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover lightly cracking

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

Rear rear brakes noisy in brake tester

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,359 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear nearside and offside brakes were squeaking in roller brake tester[may require service]

Rear spring cup holders and shock mounts corroded but not excessive

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres[walls look like at some point they were being driven underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 65,359 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear nearside and offside brakes were squeaking in roller brake tester[may require service]

Rear spring cup holders and shock mounts corroded but not excessive

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres[walls look like at some point they were being driven underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 63,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,335 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 ZBC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

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

Is FH57 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 ZBC 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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