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FL57 YVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,512 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,900 miles

light body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,855 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,855 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,842 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,798 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,034 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 YVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

Is FL57 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 YVK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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