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FY57 JZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not with prescribed area

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 115,209 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not with prescribed area

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded and starting to fall off

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both just starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded and starting to fall off

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both just starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,145 miles

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

body covers fitted

cut on tyre

exhaust rusty

oil around power steering

some imbalance in rear brakes

suspension mounts corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

oil around power steering

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,603 miles

Offside sill corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

fluid around power steering pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

fluid around power steering pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,974 miles

oil around power steering pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,974 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil around power steering pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,331 miles

exhaust rusty

front wishbones splitting

slight imbalance rear brake

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,331 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust rusty

front wishbones splitting

slight imbalance rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,872 miles

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,955 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,640 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,998 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,998 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,094 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,540 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)

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 JZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

FY57 JZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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