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FV57 TGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 67,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,060 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,286 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 58,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 54,074 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,750 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 51,724 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,531 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,736 miles

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

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

o/s/f wishbone back bush perished

rusty exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,535 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 17,339 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 TGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TGN, 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 FV57 TGN registered?

FV57 TGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is FV57 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 TGN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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