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FY57 PHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,992 mi
Last recorded104,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 104,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to multiple suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to multiple suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 103,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts corroded outer sillcorroded and weak

Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose. ...Long handbrake travel.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 102,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose. ...Long handbrake travel.

Pass 11 Mar 2023 101,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,883 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,883 miles

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

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 7 Aug 2021 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,846 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,846 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,375 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,683 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,147 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,751 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 PHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

FY57 PHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is FY57 PHU safe to buy?

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