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FE57 LZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,690 mi
Last recorded78,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,185 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,477 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,878 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device seized

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 63,878 miles

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

Bonnet secondary retaining device seized

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear tail light has 50% of light sources working

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,652 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 56,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Both Tyres worn on edges (185/60 R14)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both tyres cracking/perishing (185/60 R14)

Washer pipe split

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 38,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,399 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)

both rear tyres splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2013 22,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,852 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE57 LZX 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 66.7%.

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 FE57 LZX, 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 FE57 LZX registered?

FE57 LZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FE57 LZX safe to buy?

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