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FL57 TKT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 TKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 102,719 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped/worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer cv gaiters slight seepage of grease nearside and offside

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,121 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,612 miles

Nearside Front body work damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2023 91,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front body work damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,952 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (o/s/f slightly broke) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Slightly Damaged Not sharp edges

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,813 miles

under seal all under neath

Fail 11 Jul 2020 70,813 miles

under seal all under neath

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 66,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,914 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,914 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy unit (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,099 miles

Nearside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 49,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 32,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,140 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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FL57 TKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL57 TKT, 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 FL57 TKT registered?

FL57 TKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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