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FY57 FNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 76,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake wear light on but all pads are fine

exhaust system deteriorated, front flexi just ok

n/s rear tyre low on tread and cracking in tread and side walls, just ok at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Flexi exhaust piece deteriorated

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both TRE dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe into rear silencer has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 71,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Flexi exhaust piece deteriorated

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both TRE dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe into rear silencer has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,141 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,568 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,563 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,158 miles

o/s and n/s headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 21,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,204 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,971 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 FNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FNF, 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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What year was FY57 FNF registered?

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

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