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FL57 YJE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,367 mi
Last recorded48,367 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,367 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 45,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,125 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,411 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,216 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,970 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 23,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 19,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 16,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 10,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,821 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 YJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL57 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

FL57 YJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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