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MA57 YBH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 YBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,831 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 112,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front split in washer tube temporary fix

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,491 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2020 85,202 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre almost on limit at 1.7

Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,201 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre almost on limit at 1.7

Nearside Rear rear nearside shock damp

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint inappropriately modified fitted wrong way up (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint inappropriately modified fitted wrong way up (2.2.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s

Pass 10 Dec 2016 60,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent fan burnt out

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 7,484 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MA57 YBH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MA57 YBH, 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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MA57 YBH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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