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FY57 PHK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,088 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 131,088 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from flex y joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,257 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 124,226 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,025 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 116,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,561 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 103,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,682 miles

N/S/F fog light inop

Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F fog light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,432 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,432 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,729 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 42,671 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 PHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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