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FV57 CFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,360 mi
Last recorded111,360 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 111,360 miles

body damaged all round

Fail 22 Feb 2025 111,360 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body damaged all round

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s wing and rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s wing and rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r quarter damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2022 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r quarter damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,911 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,337 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both side mirror cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,699 miles

O/S mirror poor condition.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,463 miles

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

child seats fitted ,not allowing a full inspection of the rear seat belts

n/s number plate light dim

steel wheel fitted to the n/s/f at time of test/ original alloy wheel in boot with a damaged tyre

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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FV57 CFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV57 CFA, 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 FV57 CFA registered?

FV57 CFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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