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FY57 DHE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 DHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 101,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 101,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,010 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 99,856 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,006 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both sides front lower suspension rear bushes soft

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,294 miles

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

both sides front lower suspension rear bushes soft

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,315 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming soft

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,144 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin and are slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing thin and are slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,868 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,146 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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FY57 DHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY57 DHE, 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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FY57 DHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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