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FM57 EPA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,295 mi
Last recorded79,295 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 EPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 79,295 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 76,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,100 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,306 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

exterior body damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low been in a accident and damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exterior body damged

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,710 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both axle bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 16 Dec 2020 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both axle bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,789 miles

Front both tyres on approx 3mm and starting to show age cracks

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust back-box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 65,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres on approx 3mm and starting to show age cracks

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres starting to show age cracks

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres starting to show age cracks

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust cooroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep age cracks 195/55 r15 85v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep age cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust cooroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Rear tyres showing age cracks

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,919 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,513 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes have slight movement.

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,752 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 EPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FM57 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

FM57 EPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is FM57 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 EPA shows 22 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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