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FY57 PHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,462 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,452 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,723 miles

offside front, and both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust weak/patched up

offside front, and both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,840 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls slighty worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,013 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,690 miles

Front wiper blades judder

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,835 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 PHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 PHX, 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

How do I check the history of FY57 PHX?

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What year was FY57 PHX registered?

FY57 PHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is FY57 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 PHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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