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FL57 YWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 YWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washers only just hit screen

Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi insecure on shock absorber and catching on wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer /inner sill holed chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washers only just hit screen

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,600 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,624 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 YWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWN, 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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FL57 YWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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