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FE57 ZCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 ZCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,954 miles

Front Lower Exhaust flexi DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,968 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 94,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,856 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,857 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,020 miles

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

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,934 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,701 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 25,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 3,700 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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FE57 ZCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE57 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

FE57 ZCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for FE57 ZCJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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