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FM57 AWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 AWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 130,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 122,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump or sump plug... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service due warning on

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water coming out of nearside bonnet..pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water coming out of side of bonnet nearside..pipe split (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump or sump plug... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service due warning on

Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,651 miles

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts slow retracting

Fail 14 Nov 2019 112,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts slow retracting

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged large headed bolt in tyre.. not repairable..tyre going down.. fitted spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,462 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 109,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear bump stops and gaiters deteriorated in

Fail 10 Nov 2017 109,482 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear bump stops and gaiters deteriorated in

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,701 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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FM57 AWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM57 AWJ, 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 FM57 AWJ registered?

FM57 AWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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