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FV57 SKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 SKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 158,932 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 152,890 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2023 152,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,408 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,018 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front headlight bracket damaged

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 131,555 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,161 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,161 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,940 miles

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,894 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 105,894 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,279 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 82,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,864 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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FV57 SKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

FV57 SKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 SKZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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