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FD57 OXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 OXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 18 Sep 2023 155,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust front and rear sections corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 14 Sep 2022 144,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on outer wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust front and rear sections corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension componants

nearside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,853 miles

both front brake disc back plates corroded

light corrosion to all coil springs

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter worn

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,997 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 119,765 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 119,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever too high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively appears to have been stood (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emission fluctuating possible ageing cat

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON BOTH EDGES CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE BOLD CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS (4.1.E.1)

emission fluctuating possible ageing cat

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,219 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,335 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant low

exhaust centre box corroded

overheat light flashing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,811 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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FD57 OXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD57 OXZ, 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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FD57 OXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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