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FL57 YVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,327 mi
Last recorded137,327 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 YVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 137,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable n/s seals leaking badly (2.2.C.1d)

boot not opening

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,706 miles

engine oil level slightly low

handbrake almost at end of working travel

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight smear from front wiper blades

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 YVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVH, 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 FL57 YVH registered?

FL57 YVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is FL57 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 YVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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