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MK57 YSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 116,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 2 Nov 2019 92,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,791 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,774 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,682 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,352 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,710 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 YSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

MK57 YSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for MK57 YSV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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