MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres stepping
Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres stepping
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under side corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
general under body rust
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
general under body rust
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
general under body rust
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
general under body rust
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
front brake excessively fluctuating disc/s (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight leak at n/s drive shaft boot
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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FH57 ZPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 ZPV, 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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FH57 ZPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.
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