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FY57 XVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,429 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 16 Jan 2026 68,425 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,506 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 62,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,483 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear of wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 47,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 47,168 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,966 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 26,441 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,165 miles

nsf tyre perished outer side wall

nsr outer side wall perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,300 miles

nsf tyre some wear outer side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,657 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 XVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

FY57 XVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is FY57 XVJ safe to buy?

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