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FP57 YOO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,575 mi
Last recorded58,575 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 YOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,879 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,199 miles

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,896 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front washer pipe leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,131 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,226 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencer

Fail 27 Sep 2019 47,226 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))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear small cracks in outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear small cracks in outer side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 26,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,953 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

front pads look low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,053 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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FP57 YOO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 FP57 YOO, 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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FP57 YOO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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