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FD57 RCZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 RCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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))

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

engine e c u is insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2025 58,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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))

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

engine e c u is insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,961 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 56,958 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 17 Nov 2022 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,080 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,066 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 52,060 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,935 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 RCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD57 RCZ, 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 FD57 RCZ registered?

FD57 RCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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The MOT history for FD57 RCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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