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FY57 SNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly according to sidewall instructions (inside fitted to outside + slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,981 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,398 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,871 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Fail 24 Oct 2020 72,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,696 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,696 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,249 miles

Offside Front offside front trye worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre slight cracking on inside side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,615 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,713 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 47,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,763 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,597 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 SNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SNJ, 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

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What year was FY57 SNJ registered?

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

Is FY57 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 SNJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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