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FV57 HWT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,279 mi
Last recorded64,279 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 64,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,383 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 62,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

alternator belt cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2021 60,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,833 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,464 miles

n/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear will soon show cords

n/s/r tyre outer wall/treads splits

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear will soon show cords

o/s/r tyre light inner treads wear

Fail 23 Jun 2018 54,464 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear will soon show cords

n/s/r tyre outer wall/treads splits

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner treads wear will soon show cords

o/s/r tyre light inner treads wear

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front console bush fitted incorrectly

poly v belt spitting

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt due to seat cover present at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front console bush fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poly v belt spitting

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt due to seat cover present at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,845 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,162 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 32,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,917 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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FV57 HWT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV57 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

FV57 HWT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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