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FY57 FEO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 54,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,450 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 52,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 48,887 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,374 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,190 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,472 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,244 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 22,211 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,134 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 FEO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FEO, 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 FEO registered?

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

Is FY57 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 FEO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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