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FY57 CLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 CLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 144,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,685 miles

Offside Front Strut top bearing requires attention

Parking brake only just met requirements for efficiency req attention

Parking brake req attention close to no reserve travel

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,926 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,046 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,788 miles

Handbrake lever has alot of travel.

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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FY57 CLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY57 CLO, 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 FY57 CLO registered?

FY57 CLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is FY57 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 CLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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