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MK57 YSH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,170 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative wing mirror side repeater (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,211 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,186 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 28,186 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,595 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 12,335 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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MK57 YSH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK57 YSH, 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 MK57 YSH registered?

MK57 YSH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is MK57 YSH safe to buy?

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