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FG57 BXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin separation

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,082 miles

Exhaust Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,653 miles

nearside fr5ont tyre slight edgewear. rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 81,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,774 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 77,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,740 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,253 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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FG57 BXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG57 BXZ, 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 FG57 BXZ registered?

FG57 BXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is FG57 BXZ safe to buy?

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