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FX57 YLY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,532 mi
Last recorded83,532 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 YLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 83,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 70,502 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 70,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wipers not tested due to washers

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear door will not open from inside

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,041 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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FX57 YLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX57 YLY, 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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FX57 YLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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