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FM57 HZR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear spring mounts corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in srceen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 90,478 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 88,535 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,337 miles

back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,006 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 76,080 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 76,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 66,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber boot dropped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Fail 25 May 2016 66,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber boot dropped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Pass 27 May 2015 62,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 56,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet catch on bonnet stiff in operation,no returning correctly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 37,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM57 HZR, 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 FM57 HZR registered?

FM57 HZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is FM57 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 HZR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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